Spelt is a species of wheat that is scientifically known as Triticum speltum. Originally belonging to Iran and Southeastern Europe, it has been widely used all over the world since a long time. It has a nutlike flavor and is available in the stores all the year round. Consuming spelt has a number of health benefits. For instance, it is protective against a number of diseases, like atherosclerosis, cardiovascular risk factors, diabetes, gallstones, insulin resistance, etc. These health benefits result from the several essential nutrients that are present in spelt in a rich quantity. We bring you the nutritional value of spelt in detail, through the Food Rating Chart given below.
Spelt Nutrition Facts
Amount of Cooked Spelt: 1cup
Total Weight of Cooked Spelt: 194 g
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Nutrients
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Amount
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Basic Components
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Carbohydrate
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51.3 g
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Protein
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10.7 g
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Fat
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1.6 g
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Ash
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1.3 g
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Water
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129 g
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Caffeine
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1.3 g
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Theobromine
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1.3 g
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Calories
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Total Calories
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1030 KJ
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Calories From Fat
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57.8 KJ
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Calories From Protein
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160 KJ
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Calories From Carbohydrate
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812 KJ
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Carbohydrate
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Dietary Fiber
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7.6 g
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Starch
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38.0 g
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Sugars
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38.0 g
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Sucrose
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38.0 g
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Glucose
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38.0 g
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Fructose
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38.0 g
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Lactose
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38.0 g
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Maltose
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38.0 g
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Galactose
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38.0 g
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Vitamins
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Vitamin A
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7.8 IU
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Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)
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0.5 mg
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Beta Tocopherol
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0.2 mg
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Gamma Tocopherol
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1.1 mg
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Thiamin
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0.2 mg
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Riboflavin
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0.1 mg
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Niacin
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5.0 mg
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Vitamin B6
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0.2 mg
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Folate
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25.2 mcg
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Food Folate
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25.2 mcg
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Dietary Folate Equivalents
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25.2 mcg
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Minerals
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Calcium
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19.4 mg
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Iron
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3.2 mg
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Magnesium
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95.1 mg
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Phosphorus
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291 mg
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Potassium
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277 mg
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Sodium
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9.7 mg
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Selenium
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7.8 mcg
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Fluoride
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7.8 mcg
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Zinc
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2.4 mg
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Copper
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0.4 mg
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Manganese
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2.1 mg
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Saturated Fats
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1.6 g
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4:00
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1.6 g
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6:00
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1.6 g
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8:00
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1.6 g
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10:00
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1.6 g
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12:00
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1.6 g
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14:00
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1.6 g
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15:00
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1.6 g
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16:00
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1.6 g
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17:00
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1.6 g
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18:00
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1.6 g
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19:00
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1.6 g
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20:00
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1.6 g
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22:00
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1.6 g
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24:00:00
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1.6 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
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1.6 g
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14:01
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1.6 g
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15:01
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1.6 g
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16:1 undifferentiated
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1.6 g
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16:1 c
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1.6 g
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16:1 t
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1.6 g
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17:01
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1.6 g
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18:1 undifferentiated
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1.6 g
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18:1 c
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1.6 g
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18:1 t
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1.6 g
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20:01
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1.6 g
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22:1 undifferentiated
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1.6 g
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22:1 c
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1.6 g
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22:1 t
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1.6 g
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24:1 c
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1.6 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat
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1.6 g
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16:2 undifferentiated
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1.6 g
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18:2 undifferentiated
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1.6 g
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18:2 n-6 c, c
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1.6 g
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18:2 c, t
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1.6 g
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18:2 t, c
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1.6 g
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18:2 t, t
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1.6 g
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18:2 i
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1.6 g
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18:2 t not further defined
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1.6 g
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18:03
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1.6 g
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18:3 n-3, c, c, c
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1.6 g
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18:3 n-6, c, c, c
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1.6 g
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18:4 undifferentiated
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1.6 g
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20:2 n-6 c, c
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1.6 g
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20:3 undifferentiated
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1.6 g
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20:3 n-3
20:3 n-6
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1.6 g
1.6 g
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20:4 undifferentiated
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1.6 g
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20:4 n-3
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1.6 g
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20:4 n-6
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1.6 g
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20:5 n-3
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1.6 g
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22:02
22:5 n-3
22:6 n-3
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1.6 g
1.6 g
1.6 g
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Total trans fatty acids
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1.6 g
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Total trans-monoenoic fatty acids
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1.6 g
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Total trans-polyenoic fatty acids
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1.6 g
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Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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1.6 g
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Total Omega-6 Fatty Acids
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1.6 g
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Amino Acids
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Alanine
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10.7 g
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Arginine
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10.7 g
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Cystine
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10.7 g
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Glycine
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10.7 g
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Histidine
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10.7 g
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Isoleucine
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10.7 g
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Leucine
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10.7 g
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Lysine
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10.7 g
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Methionine
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10.7 g
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Phenylalanine
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10.7 g
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Proline
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10.7 g
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Serine
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10.7 g
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Threonine
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10.7 g
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Tryptophan
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10.7 g
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Tyrosine
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10.7 g
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Valine
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10.7 g
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Hydroxyproline
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10.7 g
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Glutamic Acid
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10.7 g
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Aspartic Acid
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10.7 g
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Buying & Storing Tips
- Spelt is widely available in the markets. You can purchase it in whole form or as flour.
- You also get spelt pastas and bread in the stores.
- Spelt grains and flour can be purchased either in prepackaged form or in bulk containers.
- In case you are buying spelt in bulk, ensure that the bins containing it are properly covered.
- Buy spelt from only those stores that have good turnover. This will ensure the maximum freshness.
- Always make sure that there is no moisture content in spelt, before buying.
- Keep the grains in an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry and dark place.
- If you have spelt in flour form, it is advisable to keep it covered in the refrigerator, in order to preserve its nutrition content.
