Sourdough Breads Made with Selected Lactobacillus Strainsand Spelt Flour Contain Peptides That Positively Impact Intestinal Barrier

Cereal grains have been dietary staples for millennia, providing essential nutrients along- side their primary carbohydrate content. Recently, the search for sustainable, nutrient-rich alternatives has drawn attention to spelt (Triticum aestivum ssp. spelta L.), a low-input crop with promising nutritional properties. Spelt supplies a higher content of unsaturated fatty acids and minerals, such as iron, zinc, and magnesium and exhibits lower levels of phytic acid compared to common wheat. This...