Organic Einkorn Spelled - WHOLEMEAL - 1000gr

General informations Single spelled, Triticum monococcum, also known as small spelled, is the first cereal to have been domesticated by man around 7500 BC. It is a medium sized plant. It has a low yield, but is suitable for poor and dry soils. Due to the low yield, the cultivation of spelled has gradually decreased over the centuries. In fact, it has been supplanted by common soft wheat and durum wheat, which descend respectively from large and medium spelled. Its vegetative cycle is very long and develops over eleven months. It is very rustic and has a marked adaptability to different cultural environments. Furthermore, it has excellent natural resistance to diseases and requires low levels of fertilization. Overall, therefore, it has a low environmental impact and is an excellent grain for organic crops, the production of which is now mainly associated with organic farming. Nutritional values Introducing spelled into your diet can be an interesting  in regards to the consumption of cereals. Spelled has a higher protein content than other types of wheat. It is a cereal rich in vitamins and mineral salts, but low in fat. Furthermore, wholemeal spelled has a higher content of compared to pearl spelled. The fibers help promote intestinal transit and protect the health of the intestine, contributing to the elimination of waste. This cereal guarantees a rather low calorie intake, equal to 340 kilocalories per 100 grams of product. The consumption of spelled contributes to the supply of group B vitamins and proteins through the daily diet. To facilitate the intake and assimilation of , it is recommended to accompany spelled, preferably wholemeal, with legumes. Among the mineral salts most present in spelled, we find phosphorus, . As far as vitamins are concerned, the focus is mainly on vitamins A, B2 and B3. The profile of the fatty acids that make up the lipids is particularly interesting: einkorn has a lower content of saturated fatty acids and a greater portion of monounsaturated fats. It also has a reduced starch content which makes it easily digestible and a very low percentage of gluten (only 3%). This cereal can be successfully used in feeding children, thanks to its flavor characteristics and the richness of its nutrients. Cultivation areas Monococcus spelled is grown in various parts of the world and has obtained the Typical Geographical Indication in an area of the Alpes de Provence, where it is actively cultivated. In Italy, Triticum monococcum is cultivated mainly in the province of Brescia and in Piedmont. Given the low yield, it obviously has a higher price than wheat, let's say "industrial". Conservation and c The dry product must be stored in a cool and dry place and in this case it maintains its nutritional characteristics and taste for up to two years. Before consuming it, first wash the spelled under running water to remove all impurities. If you use hulled spelled, remember to leave it to soak the night before, while for the pearled one you don't need to soak it. Spelled is eaten boiled in plenty of salted water: the peeled one cooks in about an hour, the pearled or semi-pearlized one in 30 minutes. You should always consider twice as much water as cereal. Once cooked, let it rest for ten minutes to absorb all the water before seasoning it. It can also be toasted like rice or steamed.