- Traditional Greek hilopites are tasty noodles that look like fettuccine but come from the ancient Greek pasta, láganon. This delicious spelt version is bronze die-cut and made from robust spelt flour and the fresh spring water from the northern Greek village of Arávissos, where Agrozimi has been based for three generations.
- Spelt (triticum spelta or dinkel) has a full flavor with nutty notes and a rough texture that holds sauce beautifully. A long-ago ancestor of today’s commercial wheat, spelt is more easily digested than common wheat, since its gluten has more water-soluble proteins, and spelt’s total protein content is up to 25% higher than most typical wheat varieties. Spelt is also an excellent source of iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamins B1 and B2, and beneficial fatty acids.
- For the discerning pasta lover, offers products that recapture forgotten traditional ways and add experimental new flavors.
- We love spelt hilopites as a wonderful base for vegan dishes. Their slightly nutty flavor can be enjoyed either plain or with a rich tomato sauce. You’ll find one on the inside of the label or simply toss your cooked pasta with one of . The 500gr. package translates to 1.1lbs., 10% more than the standard pasta packs . While there is a suggested cooking time on the pack, try it for yourself and cook to taste, especially if you like your pasta “al dente”.
- INGREDIENTS: spelt flour.
Contains: wheat. Manufactured in a facility that handles milk and eggs, with steam cleaning/sanitization occurring in between production runs. - NUTRITION FACTS:
- Serving Size: 2 oz
Servings: about 9
Calories: 200
Total Fat 1 g (1%)
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg (0%)
Sodium 0 mg (0%)
Total Carbohydrate 42 g (15%)
Dietary Fiber 4 g (16%)
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars (0%)
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0.3 mcg (0%)
Calcium 10 mg (0%)
Iron 0.7 mg (4%)
Potassium 0mg (0%) - STORAGE: Preserve at room temperature, in a cool dark and dry place.
