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Are spelt and spelt flour gluten-free?

April 26, 2017Celiac flour gluten-free spelt

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Are spelt and spelt flour gluten-free?

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Are spelt and spelt flour gluten-free?Answer: Spelt is a species of wheat, so spelt and spelt flour are NOT gluten-free. People who believe that spelt (scientifically known as Triticum spelta) is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease are mistaken. According to the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, foods that contain spelt or kamut cannot carry “wheat-free” or “wheat-alternative” labels. Source: Green PHR, Jones R. Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic. HarperCollins, NY, 2006, p. 199.