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Inflated Spelt

Low concern

Spelt is an ancient wheat species providing fiber, protein, and B vitamins; puffed spelt retains much of the bran but has a higher glycemic index than intact whole grains. Spelt contains gluten and is unsuitable for people with celiac disease or wheat allergy.

Found in

5 products

What it is

Puffed spelt grains — Triticum spelta processed under heat and pressure to expand the kernels.

Whole-grain breakfast cereal or snack base.

Why it's flagged

contains gluten
wheat-family allergen
higher glycemic index when puffed

What regulators actually say

"Wheat — including spelt, kamut, durum, and others — is one of the 9 major food allergens identified by FDA."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Wheat (including spelt) is a major food allergen under FALCPA

European Union — EFSA

Cereals containing gluten are labeled allergens

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