January 30, 2009
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Spelt (''Triticum spelta'') is a hexaploid species of wheat. Spelt was an important staple in parts of Europe from the Bronze Age to medieval times; it now survives as a relict crop in Central Europe and has found a new market as a health food. Spelt is sometimes considered a subspecies of the closely related species common wheat (''T. aestivum''), in which case its botanical name is considered to be ''Triticum aestivum'' subsp. ''spelta''.
[edit] About Spelt
Spelt is a grain relative to the common wheat. It has a much harder outer kernel or hull than wheat, this helps protect the grain from pests and ensure that the kernel is fresh and flavorful when ground into flour.
Spelt is used to make matzo, breads, and pasta.







