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Spelt

996 foods contain this ingredient

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About Spelt

Spelt is an ancient relative of wheat added to pet food for fiber, energy, and a mild grain flavor.

Spelt is an ancient wheat grain used in pet foods mainly as a carbohydrate and fiber source that also contributes some plant-based protein, B vitamins and minerals. It can supply digestible energy and fiber for dogs (and limitedly for cats), but contains gluten and may trigger sensitivities or allergies, is not a substitute for the animal protein required by obligate carnivores, and should be avoided or discussed with a veterinarian for pets with grain intolerance, diabetes, or weight-management needs.

Related ingredients

Wheat

Derived from: whole spelt grain (Triticum spelta)
Primary role: carbohydrate and fiber source

Why it's used

Spelt cooks into a digestible carbohydrate that helps bind kibble and supplies dietary fiber along with iron, magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins. Formulators sometimes rotate it in as an alternative to more common wheat when they want a grain with a slightly different mineral profile.

Common concerns

Gluten content Spelt is a wheat relative and contains gluten, so it is not an option for dogs or cats that need a gluten-free diet.
Cross-reactivity with other grains Because spelt is a close wheat relative with very similar gluten proteins, pets that react to common wheat often react to spelt as well, so it should not be assumed as an alternative without a veterinarian's guidance.
Not a protein substitute Although spelt contributes some plant protein, it does not replace the animal-based protein dogs and cats need as their primary amino acid source.

Also relevant

Spelt and standard wheat have similar overall nutrition profiles, differing mainly in slightly higher mineral content in spelt.

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Common Questions

What category is Spelt?

Spelt is categorized as a grain ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Spelt part of an allergen group?

Yes. Spelt is grouped under the Gluten Grains, Grains allergen groups in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Spelt?

996 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Spelt, including Friskies, Grandma Lucy's, Greenies.

Foods with Spelt

Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.

Prime Filets With Salmon & Beef In Sauce Wet Cat Food

Shreds Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Shreds With Chicken in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce Wet Cat Food

Shreds With Turkey & Giblets in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Shreds With Whitefish & Sardines in Sauce Wet Cat Food

Tasty Treasures With Chicken and Tuna in Gravy Scallop Flavor Wet Cat Food

Tasty Treasures With Chicken & Liver in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Tasty Treasures With Ocean Fish and Tuna in Sauce Scallop Flavor Wet Cat Food

Wild Favorites Mini Bites With Wild Caught Cod & Kale In Sauce Wet Cat Food

Wild Favorites Mini Bites With Wild Caught Haddock & Sweet Potato In Sauce Wet Cat Food

Wild Favorites Mini Bites With Wild Caught Sardines & Kale In Sauce Wet Cat Food

Wild Favorites Mini Bites With Wild Caught Tuna & Sweet Potato In Sauce Wet Cat Food

Organic Apple Dog Treats

Organic Banana & Sweet Potato Treats

Organic Blueberry Dog Treats

Organic Pumpkin Dog Treats

8-In-1 Multi-Benefit Chicken Soft Dog Chews Supplement

Adult Dental Dog Treats Large Blueberry

Adult Dental Dog Treats Large Original

Adult Dental Dog Treats Petite Blueberry

Adult Dental Dog Treats Petite Original Treats

Adult Dental Dog Treats Regular Original

Adult Dental Dog Treats Regular Size Blueberry

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