Spelt flour is a food with very beneficial nutritional properties for the body:
- Low in fats
- Contains very little sugar
- Protein and fiber levels among the best found in the most common flours
Its high protein content, compared to other cereals, and its higher biological quality make it a high-quality plant protein that is more easily digestible than wheat protein. In fact, there are people who have wheat protein intolerance and tolerate spelt well.
In addition to this, its glycemic index is very low, making it a preferred flour for diabetics. This flour falls into the group of the most bread-making flours, so it can be used:
- Alone or mixed with other more bread-making flours to make dough (like for empanadas, for example)
- In baking recipes
- To make bread
- In sauces
- In porridge