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sally_in_wales
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 05 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I think its medium- found this for a comparison on a websearch
Wholemeal spelt wheat flour bread 63
White bread, wheat flour, Sunblest™ brand 70
so it seems a bit lover than bog standard white bread but possibly not enough to make a big difference to a diabetic.

tahir



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Location: Essex
PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 05 5:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Thanks Sally, might give it a go anyway though.

tahir



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 05 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Just found some more data (if anyone's interested):

Whole wheat bread (average of 13 samples) 95
Barley flour bread (80% barley, 20% white wheat flour) 94
Whole meal spelt bread 88
Whole meal rye bread (average of 4 samples) 81
Buckwheat bread (50% dehusked buckwheat groats, 50% white flour) 66
Oat bran bread (45% oat bran, 50% white wheat flour) 66

tahir



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 31, 05 10:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Baked our first spelt loaf yesterday, shall be having a spelt and cheese sandwich for lunch.

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