Bob’s Red Mill Organic Spelt Flour 1-Pound  This ancient grain later spread throughout Europe, becoming especially popular in Germany, where spelt berries were farmed throughout the Middle Ages. Organic spelt grain is freshly milled on century-old stone-buhr millstones to produce wholemeal spelt flour of exceptional quality. Spelt has a unique nutty flavor and, because of its high water solubility, its vital nutrients are quickly absorbed into the body.Spelt wheat has never been hybridized, so it has retained many of its characteristics from antiquity, including a complex flavor. Whole grain spelt is unusual because it can be more easily digested than other forms of wheat, and some people with wheat intolerances may be able to tolerate spelt; however, spelt is not gluten free. A good source of iron, fiber and manganese, our organic spelt wheat flour contains protein and is a great addition to a high-fiber diet. Fiber can help slow digestion and absorption, managing blood sugar-03997811894

Description:

Savor the whole grain goodness of spelt (triticum spelta), an ancient relative of modern wheat that originated in the Near East more than 8,000 years ago. This ancient grain later spread throughout Europe, becoming especially popular in Germany, where spelt berries were farmed throughout the Middle Ages. Organic spelt grain is freshly milled on century-old stone-buhr millstones to produce wholemeal spelt flour of exceptional quality. Spelt has a unique nutty flavor and, because of its high water solubility, its vital nutrients are quickly absorbed into the body.Spelt wheat has never been hybridized, so it has retained many of its characteristics from antiquity, including a complex flavor. Whole grain spelt is unusual because it can be more easily digested than other forms of wheat, and some people with wheat intolerances may be able to tolerate spelt; however, spelt is not gluten free. A good source of iron, fiber and manganese, our organic spelt wheat flour contains protein and is a great addition to a high-fiber diet. Fiber can help slow digestion and absorption, managing blood sugar.Bob's Red Mill Stone Ground Organic Spelt Flour can be used in recipes calling for wheat flour, especially yeast bread and quick breads. The gluten content of spelt flour makes excellent pasta, cookies and other baked goods.Spelt bread has become very popular in recent years. This whole wheat spelt flour makes an excellent loaf of bread with a high rise and substantial, chewy crust.

Features:

• Kosher-As a continued commitment to the quality of the products we make and sell, this product has been certified Kosher by OK Kosher Certification of Brooklyn, New York.

• Whole Grain-This product is 100% whole grain. It includes all of the nutritious bran, germ and endosperm that whole grains offer.

• Vegan-All Bob’s Red Mill products are vegetarian. This product is also vegan, meaning it does not include eggs, dairy or honey.

• Stone Ground-Our stone-ground flours and meals are made the old fashioned way, on our slow-turning quartz-stone mills. This time honored technique maintains cool temperatures, which preserves the natural flavor and healthy nutrition of the grains.

• Organic-This product was grown and produced using a uniform set of methods established by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program and third-party certified organic by Quality Assurance International.

• Non-GMO Project Verified Bob’s Red Mill products are made without the use of bioengineering and use ingredients grown from identity preserved seeds. Currently, more than 240 of our products have been verified with the Non-GMO Project. 

• 20 oz
• 100% stone ground from delicious, easily digestible grains 
• Can be used in most recipes calling for regular wheat flour
• Comes in a resealable bag
• Good source of iron, fiber, and manganese

Item Number:3997811894