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Spelt berries

Spelt berries are dehulled spelt kernels, generally simmered until tender for use as a chewy whole-grain ingredient, though processing and cooking qualities vary.

Spelt berries — illustrative ingredient image

About Spelt berries

Spelt berries are the edible kernels of spelt, with the outer inedible hull removed. They are generally tan, oval grains with a firm, chewy texture after cooking and a mild, nutty, wheat-like flavour. They are commonly simmered until tender and used as a grain ingredient in place of other whole cereal kernels.

They are sold dry, and cooking time and texture can vary with kernel size, age, and whether the kernels have been pearled or otherwise processed. “Berries” is a culinary term for whole grain kernels, not a fruit. The label does not always clarify how much of the bran and germ remains, which can affect the finished texture.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Spelt berries nutrition & diet

Spelt berries nutritional value

Spelt, uncooked

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
338kcal
Protein
14.6g
Carbs
70.2g
Fat
2.4g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Compare only like forms: whole kernels, pearled kernels, and cooked kernels differ in retained outer layers and water content.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Spelt, uncooked ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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