Spelt Flour 900g

Description

Spelled flour is a product that English consumers use more and more often. It is healthier than wheat flour, but like wheat flour it contains gluten. Its glycemic index is relatively low, so people with diabetes can consume it in moderate amounts. Whole grain spelled flour has properties that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the body, so it is worth taking an interest in this product and testing it in your own kitchen.
Spelled flour – what is it?
If you’re asking yourself what spelled flour is, the answer is simple. It is a type of flour made from spelled, a variety of wheat that has been known for centuries. Unlike ordinary wheat, which we know and use most often, it has not undergone numerous modifications. It is believed to have more positive properties and a better effect on the human body than regular wheat.
The most beneficial for the body is wholemeal flour, also known as whole grain flour – it is obtained when the grains are not cleaned during milling. Whole grain flour is usually darker than regular flour and provides the body with more nutrients and vitamins. Spelled flour is made from grains whose shells were intact until milling, and no contamination from crops could get inside.
Spelled flour – properties
Spelled has a higher content of some nutrients than wheat flour. Spelled flour contains gluten, but it has many other benefits. For example, it contains more B vitamins, such as niacin and thiamine, as well as vitamins K and A, as well as folic acid. It also contains less sugar.
The glycemic index of spelled flour is 50 and is close to the glycemic index of whole wheat flour, and almost twice lower than the index of wheat flour, which is why it is a good and safe substitute for the most popular option for diabetics.
What distinguishes spelled from other cereals is the content of rhodanide, a substance with properties similar to antibiotics. Thanks to this, this food product affects the regulation of the immune and nervous systems and proper blood production. Among other things, thiamine, a B vitamin, is responsible for calming down states of severe stress. Spelled flour is also rich in fiber, which has a positive effect on intestinal function and prevents constipation. This substance is also responsible for the feeling of satiety – the more fiber there is in food, the later the feeling of hunger appears.
Spelled flour – what to use it for?
Spelled flour can be purchased in both whole-grain and light forms. The price of whole-wheat spelled flour is slightly higher than wheat flour, but it is definitely worth trying it in your kitchen. This product is perfect for home baking and can successfully replace regular flour permanently – spelled flour can be used as a base for baking bread, cakes, cookies, and even for preparing homemade pasta, dumplings or pancakes.

The nutritional value of 100g of the product is 320 kcal, including:
protein – 12g
fat – 3g
carbohydrates – 62g