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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 Purina Beyond, Purina Cat Chow, Purina Dog Chow.

Foods with Spelt

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

Purina Beyond
Beyond Cage-Free Turkey, Sweet Potato & Spinach Recipe In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.1
Purina Beyond
Beyond Wild Alaskan Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.3
Purina Beyond
Cage-Free Chicken, Beef & Carrot Recipe In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.0
Purina Beyond
Wild-Caught Tuna, Wild Alaskan Cod & Carrot Recipe in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2
Purina Cat Chow
Cat Chow Complete High Protein With Real Salmon Dry Cat Food
7.6
Purina Cat Chow
Cat Chow Naturals Original Dry Cat Food
7.8
Purina Cat Chow
Complete High Protein Dry Cat Food With Real Chicken
7.3
Purina Cat Chow
Gentle Sensitive Stomach and Skin Turkey Dry Cat Food
7.8
Purina Cat Chow
Healthy Aging 7+ Senior Chicken Dry Cat Food
7.6
Purina Cat Chow
Indoor Hairball + Healthy Weight Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
7.2
Purina Cat Chow
Kitten Chow Healthy Development With Real Chicken Dry Kitten Food
8.0
Purina Cat Chow
Kitten Chow Healthy Development With Real Salmon Dry Cat Food
8.1
Purina Cat Chow
Kitten Chow Naturals Dry Kitten Food
8.2
Purina Dog Chow
Complete Adult Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food
6.2
Purina Dog Chow
Complete Adult Lamb Flavor Dry Dog Food
6.6
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow High Protein Chicken In Gravy Wet Dog Food
7.4
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow High Protein Lamb in Gravy Wet Dog Food
6.8
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow High Protein Wet Dog Food With Real Beef in Gravy
7.4
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow High Protein With Real Turkey In Gravy Wet Dog Food
7.2
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow Little Bites With Real Chicken and Beef Small Breed Dry Dog Food
6.4
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow Soft Bites Grilled Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food
5.8
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow Soft Bites Smoked Chicken Flavor Soft Dog Food
6.2
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow Tender & Crunchy Lamb & Turkey Flavor Dry Dog Food
6.4
Purina Moist & Meaty
Moist & Meaty Burger With Cheddar Cheese Soft Dog Food
6.3

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