Pita Bread

Also indexed as: Pocket Bread

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Preparation, uses and tips

Stuff whole-grain pita with diced fresh vegetables, sprouts, and low-fat dressing; cut into wedges and use as dippers for baba ghanoush (aubergine spread) and hummous (garbanzo bean spread).

Buying and storing tips

Buy pita in the bread, bakery, or refrigerated-foods section of most natural food and grocery stores. Choose the whole-grain variety whenever possible. Store in a plastic bag at room temperature, and use within a week.

Varieties

Pitas are available in whole-grain and white flour versions, and come in a few sizes.

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Nutrition Highlights

Pita bread (white, enriched), 1 small pita (4 inches [10cm] diameter)
Calories: 77
Protein: 2.5g
Carbohydrate: 15g
Total Fat: 0.3g
Fiber: 0.6g
*Good source of: Selenium (7.6mcg), and Thiamine (0.17mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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