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История на спелтата
Spelt is a special species of wheat, known from ancient times and called 'the wheat of the Pharaohs'. The richest archeological evidence of Spelt was found in Europe. In South Caucasia there are remains of Spelt that can be traced back to 5000 years B.C. In the period 2500 - 1700 B.C. spelt has been widely spread in Central Europe. During the Iron Age (750 - 15 B.C.) spelt became a principal wheat species in southern Germany and Switzerland and further spread in Southern Britain. It has been brought to North America in the end of 19th century.
In 20th century the spelt has been replaced almost everywhere by the common bread wheat, which crops can be artificially increased by applying fertilizers and genetic modifications, while spelt do not allow for such interventions.
Spelt as a food
Spelt is known for its high purity as it's not being subject to artificial fertilizers and genetic modifications. It contains considerable quantity of wholesome substances - 57.9% carbohydrates, 17% proteins, 3 % fat, 9.2 % fibres, mineral salts and vitamins. It contains balanced amount of gluten and is very suitable for preparation of bread.
Spelt is recommended to all healthy eaters as a substitute of the common wheat. Its substances are water soluble and body absorbs them easily. Spelt assists in the formation of the body cell system; stimulates the blood circulation; facilitates the kidneys and the organism purification, helps the digestion.
Other applications
Spelt is very healthy not only as a food. If put on certain places on the body it relieves many illness symptoms and has a mild rejuvenating effect. That's why spelt husks are used for filling of different types of pillows and mats - for sleeping; meditation, during pregnancy and motherhood, for babies and children, etc. |
