Baked Goods/Bread | Vegan Vegetarian

Grain Pita

Triticum aestivum Allergens: Wheat, Gluten
Grain Pita

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Wheat flour, other grain flours, Water, Yeast

¿Qué es Grain Pita?

A leavened flatbread made from various grains, often whole wheat, baked to form a pocket, traditionally used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

¿A qué sabe Grain Pita?

Grain Pita tiene un sabor mild, earthy, slightly yeasty, nutty con aromas baked bread, yeasty, mildly nutty.

Taste
Mild, Earthy, Slightly yeasty, Nutty
Texture
Soft, Chewy, Slightly elastic, Forms a pocket when heated
Aroma
Baked bread, Yeasty, Mildly nutty
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 60g (1 pita)
Calories260 kcal
Total Fat2 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein10 g
Total Carbohydrate50 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Total Sugars3 g
Calcium50 mg
Iron2 mg
Potassium150 mg

El Secreto del Chef

For a perfectly soft and pliable pita, lightly mist with water and warm in a microwave for 10-15 seconds, or on a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Grain Pita

El mejor sustituto para Grain Pita es Whole Wheat Tortillas, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Good for wraps and scooping, but lacks the distinct pocket.

Sustitutos para Grain Pita con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Whole Wheat Tortillas Mejor 1:1 Good for wraps and scooping, but lacks the distinct pocket.
Flatbread (e.g., Naan, Lavash) 1:1 Similar in shape and use for dips, but often thicker or thinner, and no pocket.
Sandwich Bread (whole grain) 1:1 Readily available for sandwiches, but cannot form a pocket and has different texture.
Large Lettuce Leaves As needed Gluten-free, low-carb alternative for wraps, but very different texture and taste.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Grain Pita

  1. Look for pliable pitas without cracks.
  2. Check "whole grain" content.
  3. Store at room temperature or freeze.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Grain Pita?

  • Hummus
  • falafel
  • gyros
  • kebabs
  • salads
  • yogurt sauces.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Grain Pita?

Mild, Earthy, Slightly yeasty, Nutty Baked bread, Yeasty, Mildly nutty

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Grain Pita?

El mejor sustituto es Whole Wheat Tortillas (1:1). Good for wraps and scooping, but lacks the distinct pocket.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Grain Pita?

Look for pliable pitas without cracks. Check "whole grain" content. Store at room temperature or freeze.

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