Spelt Bread

Spelt is the best grain, warming, lubricating, and of high nutritional value. It is better tolerated by the body than any other grain. Spelt provides its consumer with good flesh and good blood and confers a cheerful disposition. It provides a happy mind and a joyful spirit. No matter how you eat spelt, either as bread or in other foods it is good and easy to digest.”

Here’s 15 reasons why you should consider eating our Spelt Bread:

1. Spelt is not wheat, and is among the original, natural grains known to man.

2. Spelt has a much higher nutritional value than wheat flour

3. Spelt can be grown without fertilisers, pesticides, or insecticides.

4. It can be grown in any climate and with minimum care so it’s growth in popularity provides employment prospects across the globe. Plus it is not sensitive to typical grain diseases as it is surrounded by a strong husk / hull, which guards against air pollutants etc.

5. The vital substances in spelt are found in the kernel, but in wheat the vital substances are found in the shell and the germ bud which are removed by the milling process.

6. Spelt bread is a recommended alternative for people with a wheat intolerance

7. Spelt is richer in essential amino acids it contains 50 % more than wheat.

8. Spelt is higher in B vitamins than wheat. B vitamins control carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, the growth of cells formation, of skin, and mucous membranes, the blood and the nervous system.

9. Spelt contains higher levels of soluble and insoluble fibre. The quality fibre of spelt is a natural remedy for digestive disorders, and normalization of cholesterol levels.

10. Spelt contains more proteins than wheat. All human daily protein requirements can be met with spelt proteins.

11. Spelt contains special carbohydrates (mucopolysaccharides) which play a decisive role in blood clotting, and stimulates the body’s immune system, so as to increase its resistance to infection.

12. Spelt is low in gluten and with high levels of crude fibre it helps in the elimination of gluten from the system.

13. Spelt is easily digested and actually enhances the function of the digestive system.

14. Our Spelt Bread is made with the care and attention of a fantastic team of dedicated caring people.

15. By eating our bread, you are supporting your local community and economy. O’Sullivan’s Bakery is a family owned bakery since 1952 employing a team of 20 local people.