Same great product in a smaller bag — just 5 lbs of whole spelt berries for your convenience!
 
WE ARE THE SPELT FARMERS
or the growers – of the spelt grain sold on this website. We grow it, have it cleaned, bagged and then ready for your purchase. There is a limited supply because we only sell what we grow here; we do not source spelt out from other growers. Harvest is in September and then it is cleaned and usually ready to be shipped out in October.
 
WHAT IS SPELT?
Spelt is an ancient, NON-GMO grain that is slowly making a come-back in the United States. It has many properties that people are looking for: for one, it tends to be easier to digest and doesn’t cause uncomfortable bloating that some people experience when they eat hard red or hard white wheat. This is because spelt is more water-soluble—meaning it breaks down easier in your body.
Some people who are sensitive to wheat have been known to be able to use spelt in their diets. Note: Spelt is not gluten-free, but the gluten will break down easier in your body.
 
BETTER THAN ORGANIC?
Just because something says it is organic, doesn’t mean there were no chemicals used growing it, and reports say those organic chemicals are more toxic than conventional ones.
We use an early herbicide, just to hold back the weeds so we actually have a crop to grow and don’t mix our grain with wild oats or something else that would contaminate it. We also use fertilizer (it’s like taking vitamins) to maintain soil and crop health. Sometimes, when the plant is deprived of nutrients, it will make its own toxins, so we had our spelt tested and it came back clean with the report “no detection” from the Food Lab we sent it to. They conducted a thorough test to make sure it was clean from any chemical residue. Rest at ease when you buy from us. We will continue to test it to ensure the highest quality we can provide.
 
HOW DO I USE SPELT?
Spelt is fairly easily substituted into most recipes calling for flour. So, don’t throw away your old recipes that you love and think you’ll never enjoy again. It just might take a few minor adjustments and a little practice. However, sometimes spelt can be a little more heavy, like a hard red wheat, but I mix grains (like adding in khorasan) to lighten the texture and make an even better tasting product.
 
WHY IS OUR SPELT GRAIN BETTER?
Our spelt grain is triple-cleaned, GMO-free, and the Maverick variety—perfect for baking and sprouting. It is also irrigated—which makes a huge difference when you try to grind it into flour. Irrigated spelt will maintain consistent, plump kernels with a bit less bran while non-irrigated spelt, or dry-land-grown spelt, will have a higher protein, but will have more bran—meaning you could have more shrunken kernels, and it may tend to gum up your grinder a little more. They also tend to be a little more “tough.”
We sell our Idaho, family-grown spelt in 25 lb bags (special order available for 50 lb bags) of whole kernels (berries). You will need a grain mill to make flour. When you grind spelt into flour, it is naturally light in color and ready for baking. Keep Spelt flour in a cool, dark place to maintain its excellent nutrient value.
We repeatedly average a protein count of 11-13, which is great for baking and creating a consistent product.
p.s. We have discontinued carrying spelt flour. It is better to mill your own.