Myth: Spelt is safe for people with celiac disease
Truth: Spelt is NOT SAFE for people with celiac disease
I am not sure where this myth started or why there are still medical professionals who believe this myth but spelt is not gluten free. It is a species of wheat – also known as Triticum spelta and was called “dinkle” by early farmers.
If you see a product that contains spelt, spelt flour, spelt starch or Triticum spelta do not eat the product. There are some people with a wheat allergy (non-anaphylaxis) who report that spelt flour is easier to digest then wheat flour – however it is not safe to consume if you have celiac disease.
Please ask a qualified and knowledgeable doctor if you have a wheat allergy, gluten/wheat intolerance and wish to test out spelt.
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Twitter: bestoffates
September 27, 2011 at 11:17 am
I feel so educated. Only not that much, because I’ve never even heard of spelt!
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Twitter: AccustomedChaos
September 28, 2011 at 11:30 pm
well, at least now you know it’s not gluten free
Twitter: daddyrunsalot
September 27, 2011 at 1:57 pm
I honestly think I’d go crazy having to ingredient watch like you do.
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Twitter: AccustomedChaos
September 28, 2011 at 11:31 pm
It really isn’t as bad as it may seem. first, yes but you really do get used to it quickly & it’s no longer so overwhelming