Welcome to Dinkelboden – Your Supplier of Spelt Products

Dinkelboden is a little family company located in Åre, Jämtland, in Northern Sweden. We have grown from selling spelt products in a little shop in the village of Duved to becoming wholesale dealers supplying ICA supermarkets throughout Sweden. We believe in supplying products of the highest possible quality and use Bauländer Spelz and Frankenkorn which are species consisting of 100% spelt. Our spelt is cultivated in Southern Germany by carefully selected contract farmers. It is then processed into various different products such as flour, muesli, rice and pasta. A number of our products are organically cultivated.

About Spelt

Spelt is a grain which still has the same qualities it had thousands of years ago as no scientific adaptation has been made to its cultivation. Compared to wheat, spelt has a number of differences in nutritional value: Spelt is more easily digested as its gluten consists of a higher number of water soluble proteins. Spelt's protein content, at 13%, is higher than that of wheat. Spelt contains larger amounts of iron, copper, magnesium and zink. Spelt contains more energy than wheat, and higher amounts of healthy fatty acids. Spelt contains considerably more vitamin B than wheat.

Thick, Protective Husk

Spelt has a particularly thick husk which protects the nutritious grain, and also makes it more resistant to harmful insects and atmospheric changes. In addition, the husk protects the grain from being damaged while stored. Spelt has a well-developed root system and grows best in poor and sandy soil. Therefore it does not need much fertiliser. The spelt grain consists of 30% husk, which means that the yield is lower than normal wheat, making spelt more expensive. The husks contain high levels of silicon and are used to fill pillows and mattresses. These are then used in the treatment of migraines, and muscle and joint pain.

Use

Spelt products can be found in many forms such as whole grain, whole grain flour, flour, flakes, semolina and pasta. Spelt flour can be used as a replacement for wheat flour in both baking and cooking. Hint! Try pancakes made with spelt flour!

History

Spelt is a crop which was among the earliest grains cultivated by human beings. Although spelt is a hexaploid wheat species, it cannot be compared to the wheat which is cultivated today. There is evidence that spelt existed in Asia 5000 years ago and it is thought that it is from this region that spelt spread to Europe. Spelt has been cultivated in Sweden since the Stone Age. During the Viking era, the cultivation of spelt on the mainland was discontinued, but it continued being cultivated on the island of Gotland until the 1960s. The cultivation of spelt in Sweden was recommenced in the early 1990s, primarily on Gotland. Spelt has been cultivated continuously during this period in continental Europe.

Products

Find Dinkelboden’s products in an ICA store near you.

DINKELMÜSLI FRUKT* - Spelt museli with grains and fruit
DINKELMÜSLI MIX * - Spelt museli with grains and seeds
HAPPY DINKY * - Chocolate spelt cereal
DINKELPOPS (ekologiska) – Puffed spelt with honey
DINKELFLAKES (ekologiska) – Spelt flakes
DINKEL SOM ANVÄNDS SOM RIS* - Whole spelt used as rice
DINKELFULLKORNSPASTA - Spagetti, Fusilli, Minimakaroner* - Spelt pasta
DINKELMJÖL (ekologiskt) – Spelt flour (organic)
DINKELMJÖL* - Spelt flour
DINKELFULLKORNSMJÖL (ekologiskt) Whole grain spelt flour (organic)
DINKELFULLKORNSMJÖL* Whole grain spelt flour
DINKELMANNAGRYN FULLKORN* Spelt semolina
DINKELFLINGOR FULLKORN* Whole grain spelt flakes

If these any of these cannot be found on the shelves, ask your ICA store manager!

Fruit Muesli

A delicious mixture of whole grain spelt flakes, oats, rye, cornflakes, apples, plums and apricots. Spelt Fruit Muesli is rich in fibre and low in fat. It is also low in sugar, and only contains fructose. Keyhole product. (Healthier choice of product according to the Swedish National Food Administration)

Muesli Mix

A delicious mixture of whole grain spelt flakes, oats, rye and cornflakes. Buckwheat, sunflower seeds, linseeds and pumpkin seeds give muesli mix its full rounded flavour. Muesli Mix is rich in fibre and has no added sugar.
Ingredients: Whole grain spelt flakes* (31%), oatmeal, rye flakes, corn flakes (corn, barley malt syrup, salt), buckwheat, sunflowers seeds, linseeds, pumpkin seeds, corn flakes (corn, salt).
Quality controlled cultivation Selected contract farmers who cultivate spelt with care. Water and soil testing results have to fulfil entirely different criteria than that of conventional cultivation.
Nutritional Value.

Happy Dinky, Spelt Chocolate Numbers

Chocolate numbers made from whole grain spelt flour and regular spelt flour. Happy Dinky has a delicious chocolate flavour and contains no more than 19.5% sugar. That is 30% less sugar than similar products on the market. Happy Dinky is low in fat and rich in fibre, which makes it perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients: Spelt 42% (Whole grain and regular flour), cornmeal, sugar, cocoa powder 7%, milk chocolate 1% (sugar, milk powder, cocoa solids, cocoa butter, whey butter, emulsifier soy-lecithin, vanilla), honey, iodised salt, aroma.
Quality controlled cultivation. Selected contract farmers who cultivate spelt with care. Water and soil testing results have to fulfil entirely different criteria than that of conventional cultivation.
Nutritional Value.

Whole Grain Spelt Flakes

Whole spelt that is hulled, steamed and pressed into flakes. Used for making porridge and in baking. Rich in fibre and has a wholesome flavour. Keyhole product. (Healthier choice of product according to the Swedish National Food Administration)
Quality controlled cultivation. Selected contract farmers who cultivate spelt with care. Water and soil testing results have to fulfil entirely different criteria than that of conventional cultivation.
Nutritional Value.

Whole Grain Spelt Semolina

Whole grain spelt semolina. Used for making porridge and in baking. Rich in fibre and flavour. Keyhole product. (Healthier choice of product according to the Swedish National Food Administration)
Quality controlled cultivation. Selected contract farmers who cultivate spelt with care. Water and soil testing results have to fulfil entirely different criteria than that of conventional cultivation.
Nutritional Value.

Whole Spelt, used as rice.

Steam treated whole spelt grains. Used in the same manner as rice, but has more flavour and higher nutritional value. Cooking time is 20 – 25 minutes. Keyhole product. (Healthier choice of product according to the Swedish National Food Administration)
Quality controlled cultivation. Selected contract farmers who cultivate spelt with care. Water and soil testing results have to fulfil entirely different criteria than that of conventional cultivation.
Nutritional Value.

Other Products Available in our New Packaging Soon

WHOLE GRAIN SPELT PASTA - Spaghetti, Fusilli, Mini macaroni (Quality controlled cultivation*) Keyhole products. (Healthier choice of product according to the Swedish National Food Administration)
Pasta made from 100% whole grain spelt flour, egg free. Rich in fibre with a great rounded flavour. Cooking time approximately 4-5 minutes.

DINKEL POPS (Organic). Puffed organic spelt. Organic honey gives them a great flavour. Puffed spelt is low in fat and high in fibre. Delicious for breakfast or as a snack.

SPELT FLAKES (organic) Keyhole product. (Healthier choice of product according to the Swedish National Food Administration) Spelt flakes made from organic whole grain spelt flour. Gently flavoured with organic raw sugar and sea salt giving them a delicious taste. Rich in fibre and low in fat. They stay crunchy in milk!

SPELT FLOUR (Organic and quality controlled cultivation*) Keyhole product. (Healthier choice of product according to the Swedish National Food Administration) 100% spelt ground just a little coarser to retain vitamins and get a higher fibre content. Excellent in baking and cooking.

WHOLE GRAIN SPELT FLOUR (Organic and quality controlled cultivation*) Keyhole product. (Healthier choice of product according to the Swedish National Food Administration)
100% whole grain ground spelt Very high in fibre and retaining all vitamins. Needs to be mixed with regular flour in baking. Also suitable in cooking, e.g. pizza, pancakes and waffles.