What is spelt?

Spelt is an ancient grain, with a deep, nutlike, slightly sweet flavor, that traces its heritage back long before many wheat hybrids. Many of its benefits come from the fact that it offers a broader spectrum of nutrients compared to many of its cousins in the wheat family, and the fact that it is more easily digested than other gluten grains since it is water soluble. Spelt was originally grown in Iran around 5000 to 6000 B.C. It has been grown in Europe for over 300 years, and in ...