Spelt: From Peasant Food to Grain of the Future

Spelt: From Peasant Food to Grain of the Future

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Social Studies, History

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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.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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