Spelt: From Peasant Food to Grain of the Future

The video explores the cultural significance of grains in early civilizations, focusing on millet, maize, and amaranth. It contrasts this with spelt, which was seen as a peasant food in literature, as depicted in Russian and Roman stories. However, St. Hildegard von Bingen recognized spelt's health benefits during the Middle Ages, calling it the 'Queen of Cereals.' The video concludes by suggesting that spelt has the potential to be a grain of the future due to its beneficial qualities.

Which grain was considered sacred by the Chinese?

• Maize

• Millet

• Amaranth

• Spelt

In Alexander Pushkin's tale, what was the peasant Balda's payment for working for the priest?

• Boiled spelt and three hits on the priest's head

• A new house

• A piece of land

• Gold coins

What does the story of the country mouse and city mouse illustrate about spelt?

• Spelt is a modern urban food

• Spelt is associated with rural simplicity

• Spelt is a luxury food

• Spelt is used in religious rituals

Who was St. Hildegard von Bingen?

• A Chinese emperor

• A Roman poet

• A Russian author

• A German nun and herbalist

What did St. Hildegard von Bingen call spelt?

• The Prince of Wheat

• The King of Grains

• The Queen of Cereals

• The Emperor of Seeds