Spelt flour is a flour made from an old species of wheat. The health benefits of spelt may include its ability to help regulate metabolism, aid in the creation of sex hormones, increase circulation, build strong bones, improve the immune system, boost the digestive function, and lower blood sugar and LDL cholesterol levels in the body. In other words, its a better flour than wheat flour but its not cheap.

Spelt flour has a nutty, slightly tangy flavor, a coarse texture and has visible brown flecks mixed in with the white. Its texture and density are comparable to whole wheat flour. The spelt chapatis are more crumbly but more wholesome.