Spelt is sometimes touted as a safe alternative for a wheat-free or gluten free diet.\u00a0 In this article we look at why this is and how true it is.<\/p>\n

Spelt is considered an “ancient grain”, which is assumed to be better than modern, highly developed varieties.\u00a0 There is some truth to this, but if you have a gluten allergy or celiac disease, watch out!<\/p>\n

Spelt is a type of wheat, but not a modern variety.\u00a0 It may be tolerated in small or even large amounts, by some people<\/em> with a wheat allergy or gluten allergy.\u00a0 Spelt is different enough from modern wheat to have different protiens, and it has less gluten than modern wheat.<\/p>\n

Avoid if you are celiac!<\/strong>\u00a0 If you have celiac disease, you must avoid all spelt, just like any other form of wheat.\u00a0 Spelt is not safe for celiacs.<\/p>\n

Use caution<\/strong> if you have a gluten allergy, gluten intolerance or wheat allergy<\/strong>.\u00a0 If your symptoms are severe, you will want to completely avoid spelt because it probably isn’t worth the risk, but if your symptoms are relatively mild, you may want to try some and see how you react.\u00a0 If you tolerate spelt, have small amounts occasionally (no more than once per week) for a while, before deciding if you can tolerate more.<\/p>\n

Food that is labeled “wheat-free” sometimes contains spelt as the primary replacement for wheat flour.\u00a0 This is\u00a0 inaccurate.\u00a0 Spelt<\/strong> is related<\/em> to wheat<\/strong>, although it is not identical to modern wheat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you are allergic to wheat<\/strong>, can you eat spelt? Maybe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you have celiac<\/strong>, can you eat spelt? NO!<\/strong><\/p>\n

So when food is labeled as “wheat-free”, always double check for spelt!<\/p>\n

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What is your experience with gluten free diet and spelt?\u00a0 Can you tolerate some spelt?\u00a0 Do you avoid it completely?\u00a0 Have you ever been fooled into eating spelt by inaccurate labeling or incorrect ideas?\u00a0 Please leave a comment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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