Spelt groats

Spelt groats are coarsely broken spelt kernels, typically with the hull removed before cracking. They are small, irregular pieces with a dry, grainy appearance and a mild, nutty cereal flavour. When cooked, they soften but generally retain more bite than a smooth porridge, and they can be used in grain dishes or hot cereals.

The term can describe different degrees of cracking, from relatively large pieces to a finer meal-like product. Some products may be pearled or otherwise processed, so texture and cooking behaviour are not uniform. Groats are distinct from whole spelt berries and from flour, although the boundaries between cracked grain sizes are not always labelled consistently.