Maverick is a modern cultivar of the ancient grain spelt. Spelt is a very old variety of wheat and contains less gluten and lower fructan content, making it easier to digest for many people. It has a wonderful flavor and it is the silkiest of all of our flours. Because it has less gluten, it is most suitable for baked goods that do not rely on gluten structure for powerful leavening (ie, cookies, pancakes, waffles, muffins, etc.) unless wheat flour is supplemented in the recipe. Despite lower gluten content it still has higher protein level than most of our other wheats.

We recommend using our products as soon as possible in order to enjoy the benefits of fresh flour, but if storing longer than 2 weeks, we recommend freezing or refrigerating for maximum shelf-life.