: an ancient wheat (Triticum spelta synonym T. aestivum spelta) with long spikelets containing two light red flattened grains
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022
Unique and innovative dishes include swede, Morel mushrooms and wild garlic, Shitake mushrooms with peas and spelt and halibut with seaweed, sea leeks.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 May 2022
The breads are made from whole wheat, rye, ancient grains such as einkorn and spelt, and Red Fife, a heritage wheat.
—Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2021
Use the spelt to make these blueberry muffins and the hard white and hard red flours for breads.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 26 Jan. 2021
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The Natural & Delicious high protein, 20% Ancestral Grain recipes are made up of 60 percent animal products (pre-cooking weight), 20% organic spelt and organic oats, and 20% vegetables, fruits, vitamins, and minerals.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022
Unique and innovative dishes include swede, Morel mushrooms and wild garlic, Shitake mushrooms with peas and spelt and halibut with seaweed, sea leeks.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 May 2022
The breads are made from whole wheat, rye, ancient grains such as einkorn and spelt, and Red Fife, a heritage wheat.
—Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2021
Use the spelt to make these blueberry muffins and the hard white and hard red flours for breads.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 26 Jan. 2021
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“Spelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spelt. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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