About Spelt

What is spelt?

Spelt is one of the oldest cereal grains known to man. It is estimated to be over 9,000 years old; approximately 2,000 years older than the oldest bread baking wheat.

Why is it called "spelt"?

The unusual name is derived from it's Latin name which is Tritcum Spelta. The Latin name for bread is Tritcum aestivum.

What does it taste like?

Spelt has a mild, nutty flavour which makes it a favourite in whole grain breads. The bread of Tuscany province in Italie are made from spelt which the Italians call farro (from where we get the word "farina").

How is it different from wheat?

Physiologically speaking, many people with wheat allergies have found spelt to be a viable alternative. In a kernel for kernel comparison, the most distinct difference is that spelt forms a heavy, protective husk around the kernel necessitating an additional step in the manufacturing prior to milling.

SPELT BAKERY PRODUCTS

We've just started carrying some products from The Spelt Bakery in Vancouver. They have other goodies too; please let us know if there are other items you would like us to carry!

Breakfast Cookie: Grab & go; sustainable energy to start your day or as a mid-day pick-me-up. A sweet and nutty cookie that doesn’t contain sulfites and has only 1 teaspoon of organic cane sugar per cookie. Individually wrapped. 110 g. $2.75 each.

Spelt Baking Powder Biscuit Mix: Next to a bowl of hot soup in the winter or with a crunchy salad in the summer. 500 g. $6.00.

Spelt Pizza Dough Mix: Delivery has nothing on fresh-baked pizza out of your own oven. Add some pizza sauce, some mozzarella and/or feta, and your favourite veggies, and you’ve got a gourmet treat. 400 g. $5.50.