Flour

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Flour

Spelt flour is milled dried seed or root—thickens, bakes and coats with the parent’s flavour. Whisk to avoid lumps; store dry. Adjust recipes when gluten-free. Salt early for large joints, late for delicate leaves and soft fruit.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BakedDredgedMilledThickened

Traits

FineMilledStarchyVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 341

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 1.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.38 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.38 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.74 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 5.14 mg
  • Salt 0.01 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 72 g
  • Dietary Fibre 8 g
  • Total Sugars 1 g
  • Complex / starch 60 g
  • Protein 9.91 g
  • Water 12 g
Detailed nutrients

Flour is milled endosperm-dominant carbohydrate unless wholemeal retains bran.

History

Cooks bought prepped forms of spelt for speed while markets still sold whole produce, including named flour portions.

Cooks bought prepped forms of spelt for speed while markets still sold whole produce, including named flour portions.

Cooks bought prepped forms of spelt for speed while markets still sold whole produce, including named flour portions.

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