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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'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.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Grain Pita ?

Le/La/L'Grain Pita a un goût mild, earthy, slightly yeasty, nutty avec des arômes 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

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du 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.

Substituts & Proportions pour Grain Pita

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Grain Pita est Whole Wheat Tortillas, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Good for wraps and scooping, but lacks the distinct pocket.

Substituts pour Grain Pita avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Whole Wheat Tortillas Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Grain Pita

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Grain Pita ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Grain Pita ?

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

Quel est un bon substitut pour Grain Pita ?

Le meilleur substitut est Whole Wheat Tortillas (1:1). Good for wraps and scooping, but lacks the distinct pocket.

Comment choisir et conserver le Grain Pita ?

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

Ingrédients Baked Goods/Bread associés

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