{"product_id":"spelt-whole-grain-flour-5-lb-bag-2","title":"Spelt Whole Grain Flour - 5 lb. Bag","description":"\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpelt Whole Grain Flour - 5 lb. Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/4890\/3494\/files\/trad._prod._and_glypho._tested_logos_together_dark_blue_c6d851d9-ca95-4249-9012-362c8e0fc733_480x480.jpg?v=1704203314\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/4890\/3494\/files\/trad._prod._and_glypho._tested_logos_together_dark_blue_c6d851d9-ca95-4249-9012-362c8e0fc733_480x480.jpg?v=1704203314\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Spelt?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eSpelt, also known as Large Farro, or Farro Grande, and most specifically as \u003ci\u003eTriticum spelta\u003c\/i\u003e, is an ancient wheat that is believed to have begun in the Fertile Crescent several thousand years ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eBut as with other ancient grains, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthytraditions.com\/collections\/grains-and-flours\/einkorn-flour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEinkorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthytraditions.com\/collections\/italian-farro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmmer\u003c\/a\u003e, Spelt is making a modern resurgence among health conscious consumers who demand taste and nutrition over all other factors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eSpelt is higher in protein than modern wheat, all while offering significant levels of iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and niacin.  Spelt is an ancient form of wheat and does contain gluten, so those who wish to avoid gluten should take note. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eHowever, some scientists and researchers believe that the epidemic of gluten-sensitive diseases we are seeing today are related to glyphosate, and not necessarily the gluten. (See: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/healthimpactnews.com\/2014\/common-weedkiller-used-in-modern-agriculture-could-be-main-factor-in-gluten-intolerance\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Weedkiller Used in Modern Agriculture Could be Main Factor in Gluten Intolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use Spelt?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eSpelt can be enjoyed in many different ways and is a very versatile grain.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eIt can be ground into a fresh flour, suitable for any number of baked goods, with use of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthytraditions.com\/collections\/kitchen-appliances\/grain-mills\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehome grain mill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eSpelt can also be prepared similar to that of rice; it can be served in pilafs, as risotto, tossed in a cold salad, under sauce or olive oil—you name it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eSpelt also makes for a delicious and satisfying hot cereal for breakfast.  It can be enjoyed sweet with fruit, yogurt, or other topping, but can also be a savory cereal with spices and herbs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eFor a sweet cereal, use milk as the cooking liquid or for a more savory option try using chicken or vegetable broth as the liquid.  Spelt can also be cracked in your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthytraditions.com\/collections\/kitchen-appliances\/grain-mills\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrain mill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and then prepared similar to steel cut oats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eFor cooking Spelt, again versatility is the theme.  It can be prepared on the stove top, slow cooker, oven, rice cooker, or pressure cooker.  A good rule of thumb is to cook the Spelt until al-dente.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to soak Spelt:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eSpelt can benefit from a cold pre-soak.  Simply cover the grain with cold water in a container and place in the fridge from 8 to 24 hours.  Then drain off the water and cook as you normally would, but with reduced time! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simple stove top method for cooking Spelt:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e1 cup of Spelt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e3 cups of cooking liquid (water, broth, milk, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eOptional are salt, butter, olive oil, aromatics etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003ePlace ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil on high heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eOnce boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eSimmer time will vary depending on the choice of pre-soaking or not.  These times are approximate:\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e45 minutes for \u003cb\u003eUnsoaked\u003c\/b\u003e Whole Grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e20 minutes for \u003cb\u003eSoaked\u003c\/b\u003e Whole Grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eBegin to test for an al-dente texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eOnce al-dente is achieved remove the pot from the heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eStrain off the remaining liquid as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Healthy Traditions Spelt farmed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eThe farm in Wisconsin where our Spelt is grown is organically certified.  In addition, we requested samples of the Spelt to be tested for the herbicide glyphosate and none was found in the samples tested!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Healthy Traditions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41942208938054,"sku":"FLRWGSPLT5","price":14.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/4890\/3494\/files\/Spelt_Whole_Grain_Flour_new_bag_5_lb_60_off_800x800_b344a6e2-5ca6-45a3-a42b-410ac1136d35.jpg?v=1781191097","url":"https:\/\/healthytraditions.com\/products\/spelt-whole-grain-flour-5-lb-bag-2","provider":"Healthy Traditions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}