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Baking quality of spelt

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell.

Spelt is characterized by a high gluten content with low extensibility, which determines the weakness of the flour and the tendency of the dough to liquefy rapidly. This results in a smaller loaf volume and a dense crumb structure compared to common wheat when standard methods are used.

In the reference 45 varieties crop Spelt, where this is mentioned in the description.

The baking properties of spelt differ from those of common wheat due to the specific nature of its protein complex. Despite a gluten content in the range of 30–50%, it is often classified as weak with low extensibility values. The deformation energy (W) of the dough for this crop is typically lower, and the P/L ratio (tenacity to extensibility) often reaches or exceeds the upper limit of the norm.

Technological processing of spelt is complicated by the necessity of de-hulling the spikelet glumes, which affects the content of bran particles in the flour. Due to increased amylolytic activity and rheological characteristics, spelt flour is more often used in composite blends or for specific types of products, as bread made from pure spelt is characterized by lower volume and reduced dough stability.

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Varieties of Spelt mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Lueg

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

F. Weilenmann Agroscope / Hans Winzeler Agroscope / Michael Winzeler Agroscope / W. Saurer Agroscope

4 records

Ceralio

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Dr. Christoph Kling in Universität Hohenheim - Landessaatzuchtanstalt -

DE
5 records

Divimar

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Dr. Christoph Kling in Universität Hohenheim - Landessaatzuchtanstalt -

DE
4 records

Badengold

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Dr. Christoph Kling in Universität Hohenheim - Landessaatzuchtanstalt -

DE
4 records

Alboretto

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Berthold Alter

DE
4 records

Mv Pangolin

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Toth Viola / Rakszegi Mariann / Vida Gyula / Bedoe Zoltan / Lang Laszlo / Veisz Otto / Megyeri Maria / Miko Peter / Meszaros Klara

HU
4 records

Schwabenspelz

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

KLING| Dr. Christoph Kling in Universitaet Hohenheim - Landessaatzuchtanstalt -

DE
4 records

Hercule

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

DÉPARTEMENT DE LUTTE BIOLOGIQUE

BE
4 records

Franckentop

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Stephanie Franck

DE
4 records

Alarich

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Friedrich Longin

DE
4 records

Flauder

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz

4 records

Holstenkorn

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

EGER| Erhardt Eger

DE
4 records

Steiners Roter Tiroler

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Amt der Tiroler Landesregierung

AT
2 records

Azul

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

SERIDA

ES
4 records

Viso

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

IRTA/CEREALES ARAGON Y CATALUNYA SAU

ES
3 records

Galicja

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
3 records

Forenza

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

ISTITUTO DI GENETICA VEGETALE DEL CNR

IT
2 records

Lajta

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Kajdi Ferenc / Kalmar Gergely

HU
3 records

Ostar

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

F. Weilenmann Agroscope / Hans Winzeler Agroscope / Michael Winzeler Agroscope / W. Saurer Agroscope

3 records

Yevropa

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Liubych Vitalii Volodymyrovych, Zabolotna Ivanna Romanivna, Iliuchenko Oleksandr Serhiiovych, Rusavskyi Vladyslav Leonidovych, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Zhekova Iryna Olehivna, Novak Zhanna Mykolaivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovyc

UA
3 records

Polkura

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Dario Fossati

4 records

Baulander Spelz

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

DE
3 records

Alrese

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

DE
2 records