Spelt – Light Flour / Stone-ground
$ 25.10
Area: Grison
Country: Switzerland
Type: Highlands / Altitude
Ancient grain: Grown in the mountains of Grisons, following traditional farming methods.
Stone-ground: To preserve essential nutrients, including the germ.
Rich in fibers, vitamins, and minerals: Perfect for a balanced diet.
More digestible: Than modern wheat, ideal for light bread and pastries.
Organic and Non-GMO: Ecologically produced without chemical inputs, preserving local biodiversity.
Unbleached: All our flours are unbleached, preserving their natural color and essential nutrients.
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g)
Description
Origin and Production
Grain Type: Ancient Grain (Spelt)
Production: The flour is produced in the Grisons region by the Gran Alpin cooperative, which specializes in ecological mountain farming. The spelt used is grown at high altitudes, under environmentally friendly conditions, following traditional farming methods.
Location: Grisons, Switzerland.
Certification: Organically grown, ensuring sustainable farming and respect for the environment.
Product Characteristics
Stone-ground Milling: This traditional milling process preserves all essential nutrients of the grain, especially the germ. Compared to modern mechanical milling, this method ensures superior nutritional quality and a richer flavor.
Light Spelt Flour: This spelt variety yields a lighter flour than whole spelt flour but still retains a significant portion of its nutrients and fiber. It is ideal for baking bread and light pastries, and it is easier to digest than modern wheat.
Nutritional Qualities
Nutritional values per 100g:
Energy: 1480 kJ / 348 kcal
Protein: 13.0 g
Fat: 3.3 g
Carbohydrates: 69.0 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Allergens: Contains gluten
Rich in Fiber and Minerals: Spelt is naturally high in fiber, which aids digestion. It also contains essential vitamins (particularly B vitamins) and minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc.
Improved Digestibility: Compared to modern wheat, spelt is more easily tolerated by people with mild gluten sensitivity due to its different protein composition, making it easier to digest.
AlpinGrain: Our Organic Flours and Grains from the Grisons
In the majestic mountains of the Grisons, within preserved landscapes, a treasure of biodiversity is cultivated: ancient, robust, and authentic cereals. These grains, selected for their resilience and adaptation to mountain agriculture, carry the heritage of a millennia-old agricultural tradition, where knowledge is passed down from generation to generation.
Traditional and Authentic Know-How
The cereals we offer are the result of environmentally friendly farming methods, cultivated in regions where mountain agriculture shapes not only the landscape but also the quality of the products. Unlike modern cereals, often selected for their yield, our grains and flours retain all their nutritional richness, offering superior digestibility and health benefits that have been recognized for centuries.
Mountain Agriculture: A Unique Terroir
The Grisons, with their high altitude and harsh climate, provide a unique setting for cultivating these cereals. Slow maturation under intense sunlight, combined with the pure mountain air, allows the grains to develop an exceptional nutrient content. This agriculture, respectful of biodiversity, also preserves ancient cereal varieties, contributing to a diverse and balanced diet.
Traceability and Local Processing
Traceability is at the heart of our approach: each batch of grain and flour can be traced from the field to your table. The grains are processed locally in traditional mills, where each step is carefully executed to preserve the intrinsic quality of the cereals. The use of stone mills, in particular, helps retain the germ of the grain, ensuring a flour rich in vitamins and minerals while maintaining the integrity of the product.
An Alternative to Modern Cereals
By choosing our flours and grains from the Grisons, you opt for an authentic alternative to modern cereals. Our products, derived from ancient varieties, are naturally more digestible, less allergenic, and offer a rich aromatic palette, ideal for a healthy and varied diet. They reflect an exceptional terroir, where each harvest is a testament to local know-how and product quality.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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