I have IBS, and Berlin's old fashioned spelt bread is the only bread I can eat that I can find in my area. I've driven 2hr+ round trip to buy this before.
You can usually find this frozen, which helps keep it longer. Since it does not have preservatives (mentioned on the bag) it can go bad quickly depending on the weather. During the cold days, I have no problem finishing a bag before it goes bad after I leave it out to defrost on the counter. During the warmer days I'll probably have to keep it in the fridge. Moisture condensation during defrosting can cause mold to form quicker, so be aware of that.
This bread is at its best when it develops a slight toast. It usually takes the high setting on my toaster to achieve this. I'd much rather eat this bread and feel great than eat a fluffy bread filled with preservatives and other IBS triggers and not feel well. The bread may be expensive as other reviews mention, but it is well worth every penny.
Thank you to Berlin Natural Bakery for providing such a life saver to the IBS community.
Update: Nicole, thank you for the note. I'm now keeping the loaf in the freezer, and pull out the slices I need for the day, and keep in a topper. Not sure why I hadn't thought of this!
I tried the regular whole grain loaf and I was surprised by it's softness compared to the old fashioned loaf, but I have to say the heartiness of the old fashioned loaf is still my favorite. I haven't been able to tell the difference between the old fashioned and the sprouted grain loaf, but I enjoy them both. The raisin loaf is also a nice treat.