What is Pita Chips? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Pita Chips?

Pita chips are made from the round, pocket flatbread called pita. The pita bread is cut into thin wedges and deep fried in oil until golden and crispy. The flavor is mild, nutty and salty. Pita chips may be served plain with sea salt, or flavored with seasonings, such as garlic or basil. Pita chips are eaten as a snack, side item and as a scoop for dips and spreads.

What does Pita Chips Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Ingredients

wheat flour

Wheat flour is a product made by finely milling wheat grains until they form a powder-like substance. Wheat flour is denser than powder and comes as whole wheat flour; a semi-dense flour with a beige color and full flavor. All- purpose flour is refined, white, lighter in texture and more bland in flavor. There are other varieties of wheat flour with these two being the most common. The flavor is mild and nutty. Wheat flour is used in the making of a huge number of foods across all cuisines. It is used as a binder as well as the basis for breads, baked goods and coating for breaded meats and vegetables. It is used in sauces and even some candies.

vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is obtained by extracting oil from seeds. Types of vegetable oil include canola, sunflower, corn, and safflower. Light and with a neutral taste, vegetable oils are used to fry foods, or can be used to lightly coat meats and vegetables before roasting. Vegetable oils are also used as ingredients in salad dressings and sauces.

ground black pepper

The peppercorn plant grows in tropical climate and produces tiny black fruit. The fruit is dried and become hard. At this point it is ground into a textured powder comprised of black and grey dots. It has a flavor that is spicy, pungent and sharp. Pepper is an extremely popular spice, especially in Western cuisines and lends a gentle heat to dishes. There are different varieties of black pepper and the flavor changes subtly because of this.

garlic

Garlic is used in cuisines around the world and is extremely popular for its depth of flavor. The garlic bulb forms underneath the soil and is harvested once it reaches maturity. The bulb typically has thin, dry, white and flaky skin, surrounding the individual cloves. Often there are 10-12 cloves to a bulb/head of garlic. The cloves are cream colored with a strong smell and flavor that is spicy and sharp. Garlic takes on a nutty flavor in addition, when cooked. It is used in countless dishes, sauces, breads and more.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

dried basil

Dried basil is an aromatic herb. Fresh green basil leaves are dried and often ground into tiny flakes. Dried basil can be used year round, as this herb only grows in the warm months of the year. The dried herb is a muted green color, with an herbal, spicy and green zesty flavor. It can be added as a seasoning to salad dressings and a variety of savory dishes.

Pita Chips Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	130kcal	7%
Fats	4g	5%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	3g	7%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	19g	6%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	3g	4%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	242mg	11%

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Stacy's Pita Thins, Variety Pack, 1 Ounce (Pack of 24)

^$15⁵²

365 by Whole Foods Market, Sea Salt Pita Chips, 9 Ounce

^$2⁷⁹

Stacy's New Crispy, Flaky & Flavorful Pita Thins Chip 6.5oz, 2 Pack (Sea Salt)

^$14⁸⁸

365 by Whole Foods Market, Garlic Herb Pita Chips, 9 Ounce

^$2⁷⁹

Stacy's Pita Chips Variety Pack - Pita Thins Healthy Snack - Bulk Assortment (30 Count)

^$39⁹⁹

Stacys Snacks, Pita Chips, 6 Ounce

^$14⁹⁶

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Pita Chips?

1 oz of Pita Chips contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Pita Chips?

1 oz of Pita Chips contains 19 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Pita Chips?

1 oz of Pita Chips contains 4 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Pita Chips?

1 oz of Pita Chips contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Pita Chips?

There are 130 calories in 1 oz of Pita Chips.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Pita Chips?

There are 2073 calories in 1 pound of Pita Chips.

How many calories are in 1 Bag of Pita Chips?

There are 1197 calories in 1 Bag of Pita Chips.