{"product_id":"flour-spelt-whole-organic-12-5kg","title":"Spelt Flour Whole Organic 12.5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStoneground by Kialla Pure Foods from certified organic Australian spelt (wheat), this wholegrain flour retains the bran, germ and endosperm to capture the full character of the grain. With its mild, slightly sweet flavour and wholesome texture, it's ideal for sourdough, artisan breads and everyday baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAbout the Grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eEvery wheat has its own story, and spelt is no exception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAlthough often described as an ancient grain, \u003cstrong\u003espelt isn't an alternative to wheat – it is wheat\u003c\/strong\u003e. It belongs to the same hexaploid wheat group as modern bread wheat but has followed its own path through history, retaining many of the baking characteristics that have made it popular for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eUnlike white flour, wholegrain flour retains all three parts of the grain: the bran, germ and endosperm. This gives the flour a fuller flavour, a darker colour and a heartier texture, while also changing the way it behaves in the mixing bowl. The bran absorbs more water and gently interrupts the gluten network, so wholegrain doughs often benefit from slightly higher hydration and a little more time to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStoneground by Kialla Pure Foods from certified organic Australian spelt, this flour is suited to everything from rustic sourdough and sandwich loaves to muffins, biscuits and pancakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIf you'd like to learn more about spelt's history, genetics and how it compares with modern bread wheat, read our article \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sovereignfoods.com.au\/blogs\/kitchen-tips-and-information\/spelt-wheat-tradition-genetics-and-its-place-with-modern-wheat\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to the spelt article on the sovereign foods website\" style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpelt Wheat: Tradition, Genetics, and Its Place with Modern Wheat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAbout Kialla Pure Foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBased on Queensland's Darling Downs, Kialla Pure Foods work closely with Australian organic farming families to produce high-quality flours with complete traceability from paddock to pantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eTheir traditional stone milling process gently grinds the whole grain, retaining the bran, germ and endosperm while producing a flour with the full flavour and character of the original grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMade from certified organic Australian spelt (wheat).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStoneground from the whole grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eRetains the bran, germ and endosperm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMild, slightly sweet flavour with a hearty texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIdeal for breads, muffins, biscuits and everyday baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMilled in Queensland by Kialla Pure Foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBaking \u0026amp; Culinary Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eOrganic Wholegrain Spelt Flour is a versatile wholegrain flour suited to both yeasted and quick bakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eSourdough and artisan breads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eSandwich loaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ePizza and focaccia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMuffins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eCakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBiscuits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ePancakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWaffles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eScones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBecause wholegrain flour absorbs more water than white flour, you may find your dough or batter benefits from a little extra hydration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIs spelt the same as wheat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes. Spelt is a type of wheat. Although it has a long history and distinctive baking characteristics, it belongs to the same hexaploid wheat group as modern bread wheat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eDoes wholegrain spelt contain gluten?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes. Wholegrain spelt contains gluten and is \u003cstrong\u003enot suitable for people with coeliac disease\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWhat makes wholegrain flour different from white flour?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWholegrain flour retains the bran, germ and endosperm of the grain. This gives it a fuller flavour, a darker colour and changes how it behaves during mixing and baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eDoes wholegrain flour need more water?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eOften, yes. The bran naturally absorbs more water than the starchy endosperm, so wholegrain doughs and batters commonly benefit from slightly higher hydration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWhat does wholegrain spelt taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWholegrain spelt has a mild, slightly sweet, nutty flavour with more depth than white spelt flour, making it well suited to both savoury and sweet baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kialla Pure Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43235966255313,"sku":"SPLT-FLR-WHO-12.5KG","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/3314\/2737\/files\/organic-spelt-four-kialla-12.5kg-1.jpg?v=1786074131","url":"https:\/\/sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/flour-spelt-whole-organic-12-5kg","provider":"Sovereign Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}