hat dinkelmehl gluten — can a DNA test help?

Spelt flour does contain gluten because spelt is a type of wheat. Its gluten content is comparable to modern wheat, though the gluten structure may differ slightly. A DNA test cannot determine whether a food contains gluten – that is a botanical fact, not a genetic question. However, DNA tests (e.g., for HLA-DQ2/DQ8) can estimate genetic risk for celiac disease. If you already know you react to gluten, you should avoid spelt despite occasional claims of better tolerance. The evidence for spelt being better tolerated in non-celiac gluten sensitivity is weak and inconsistent. A DNA test does not directly answer the gluten question; it only provides a risk assessment for celiac disease. Clinical utility is limited because a negative result does not rule out gluten intolerance.