Spelt is a whole grain flour.  Organic, unbleached spelt flour is the same grain with most of the bran (fiber) removed, and nothing added.  Not to be confused with oats or wheat, spelt is a member of the same grain family but is an entirely different species. It is one of the original seven grains mentioned in the Bible.  This 9000 year old grain originated in the Fertile Crescent and over the centuries found its way throughout Europe where it remained a very popular grain for hundreds of years.  To Germans, it is their beloved "dinkel" and is now found in a wide variety of foods and beverages from bread to beer.  To Italians it is called "farro" and is found in gourmet soups, pizza crusts, breads and cakes.

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