Organic Spelt Grain by Fenbrook Organic. Organically grown, harvested and dried in Germany. Packed in the UK. Spelt is an ancient relative of durum wheat that's similar to wheat in appearance, but which has a tougher husk that helps protect the nutrients inside the grain. It originated in the Near East more than 8,000 years ago and later spread throughout Europe, becoming especially popular in Germany, where it was farmed throughout the Middle Ages. In recent years it has enjoyed renewed popularity as a health food. INGREDIENTS Organic Spelt Grain SAFETY WARNING Packed on premises that handle celery, cereals containing gluten, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites and tree nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts). See moreSpelt grain can be used in many of the same ways as other grains, such as rice and buckwheat – think salads (in which it can serve as the anchor ingredient or a nice, filling addition) soups (where it works like barley to bulk up and add texture), pilafs, risotto-like dishes and stuffings. This ancient grain has no shortage of modern-day uses. Our organic spelt grain has an authentic, subtle flavour with notes of pecan and bran, making it a hearty addition to any dish. It also contains a wider range of nutrients than other grains in the wheat family, and higher levels of fibre, manganese, niacin, thiamine, copper and vitamin B2. Spelt is an ancient relative of durum wheat that's similar to wheat in appearance, but which has a tougher husk that helps protect the nutrients inside the grain. It originated in the Near East more than 8,000 years ago and later spread throughout Europe, becoming especially popular in Germany, where it was farmed throughout the Middle Ages. In recent years it has enjoyed renewed popularity as a health food.
