Escarnot et␣al. (2010) reported that spelt has a higher protein
content than wheat, a higher lipid content, especially in D7-
avenasterol and higher magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper
and zinc contents. The spelt-based products are easily digestible
and have a slightly higher protein content than wheat. The main
difference in the nutritive value of spelt flours is the variation
in the amount and type of grain proteins, especially the prolamins
(Zielinski et␣al., 2008). Spelt with high protein content
(⩾13.5 g/100 g dry matter) and high temperature during drying
were required to produce good quality spelt pasta (Abdel-Aal,
2008). Furthermore, this author reported that flaked breakfast
cereal with appealing flavor and texture can be produced from
spelt.