• Stamatis Traditional Greek Corn Pita Bread – Hand - Torn, the Athens Original (10 x 18 cm Rounds) - Greek Flavours
  • Stamatis Traditional Greek Corn Pita Bread – Hand - Torn, the Athens Original (10 x 18 cm Rounds) - Greek Flavours
  • Stamatis Traditional Greek Corn Pita Bread – Hand - Torn, the Athens Original (10 x 18 cm Rounds) - Greek Flavours
  • Stamatis Traditional Greek Corn Pita Bread – Hand - Torn, the Athens Original (10 x 18 cm Rounds) - Greek Flavours
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Stamatis Traditional Greek Corn Pita Bread – Hand-Torn, the Athens Original (10 x 18 cm Rounds)

Stamatis Traditional Greek Corn Pita Bread – Hand-Torn, the Athens Original (10 x 18 cm Rounds)
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Product Description

The pita that Athens runs on — hand-torn, imperfect, and exactly right

 

If you have ever eaten a souvlaki in Athens, you have almost certainly eaten a Stamatis pita. This is the bread that the souvlatzidika of the capital have used for decades: not a product designed for export or supermarket shelves, but the working pita of a city that takes its street food seriously. It is made with a small addition of corn flour (3%), which gives it a slightly denser bite and a faint warmth of flavour that standard wheat pitas do not have. Each round is hand-torn, stretched, and opened entirely by hand — which is why no two pieces are identical. That irregularity is not a defect. It is proof that no machine finished the job.

 

The texture is soft and pliable, with just enough structure to hold a generous filling without tearing. Warmed on a grill or in a dry pan, it opens with a slight char on the ridges and stays supple at the centre. It does not puff up like a Lebanese-style pita or dry out like a flatbread. It wraps. It folds. It absorbs. It is built for practical, generous, informal eating.

 

At 7.6g of protein per 100g and with no preservatives other than calcium propionate for shelf stability, this is a clean, honest bread. No artificial emulsifiers beyond what is needed for texture, no flavour enhancers. The ingredient list is short for a commercial pita at this scale, and that reflects the Stamatis production philosophy: keep the recipe close to what a baker would make, not what a food technologist would specify.

 

How to use it

  • Classic souvlaki wrap: heat directly on a cast iron pan or grill for 30–40 seconds per side, then fill with grilled pork or chicken, tzatziki, tomato, and onion
  • Meze table companion: serve warm alongside hummus, taramosalata, or melitzanosalata — it holds dips better than it does on its own, especially when slightly charred
  • Gyros at home: use as the wrap for a proper gyros build with fries inside, as it is done in Athens — the 18 cm format is the correct street-food size
  • Everyday bread: heat briefly in a toaster or dry pan and use in place of sliced bread — particularly with Greek cheeses, olives, or a simple drizzle of olive oil
  • Barbecue use: place directly on the grill for a few seconds; the light char adds flavour and makes it far more interesting than unheated bread alongside grilled meats

Nutritional Components

A pita worth understanding: what is actually inside the Athens original.

The Stamatis corn pita carries a short, honest ingredient list for a commercially produced flatbread. No flavour enhancers, no artificial colours. At 244 kcal per 100g, it is a moderate-energy bread with a useful protein contribution and a clean nutritional profile that makes it a practical base for a balanced meal rather than just a carrier for filling.

Why the Stamatis pita earns its place in a quality kitchen:

  • Protein content: 7.6g per 100g — a meaningful contribution for a flatbread, particularly when used as the base of a protein-led meal with grilled meat or legume-based dips
  • Low fat: only 1.0g of total fat per 100g, of which 0.3g saturated — a genuinely light bread base
  • No preservatives list: calcium propionate is used for shelf stability (standard for fresh pita), but no artificial flavours, colourings, or sweeteners are present
  • Corn flour addition: 3% corn flour gives a slightly denser crumb and a warmer flavour note compared to pure wheat pitas — this is the ingredient that defines the Stamatis character
  • Versatility as a clean base: no added sugar beyond naturally occurring levels (2.5g per 100g), making it suitable as an everyday bread for savoury meals

Nutritional values per 100g:

  • Energy: 1028 kJ / 244 kcal
  • Fat: 1.0g — of which saturates: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g — of which sugars: 2.5g
  • Fibre: 2.8g
  • Protein: 7.6g
  • Salt: 1.0g

Ingredients: wheat flour, corn flour 3%, wheat gluten, malt flour, thickener agent, emulsifier, leavening yeast, calcium propionate, water, salt.

Allergens: contains gluten. May contain traces of sesame and malt flour. Suitable for vegans.

Useful Information

Storage guide: fresh pita that freezes perfectly — if you follow the one rule that matters.

Stamatis pitas are a fresh product. They are not shelf-stable at room temperature for long periods, but they are extremely well-suited to home freezing, which means you can stock them properly and use them over months without any loss of quality. The one rule that matters: heat from frozen, do not defrost first.

How to store it correctly:

  • At room temperature: keep in the original sealed packaging in a cool, dry place — suitable for up to 3 days from production date
  • In the refrigerator (0–4°C): sealed packaging or an airtight container — suitable for up to 6 days from production date
  • In the freezer (−18°C): freeze immediately on receipt if you are not using within 3 days — suitable for up to 12 months with no quality loss

Freshness timeline:

  • Out of refrigerator, sealed: up to 3 days from production date
  • In refrigerator (0–4°C): up to 6 days from production date
  • In freezer (−18°C): up to 12 months

The freezing rule — do not skip this:

  • Do not defrost before heating. When you are ready to use a frozen pita, place it directly onto the grill, pan, or toaster from frozen. It will heat through in approximately 1–2 minutes per side and will be as soft and pliable as a fresh pita. Defrosting at room temperature before heating makes the pita damp and difficult to work with.

Product details:

  • Format: 10 soft rounds, 18 cm diameter each
  • Brand: Stamatis
  • Origin: Athens, Greece
  • Vegan: yes — no animal-derived ingredients
  • Allergens: contains gluten; may contain traces of sesame and malt flour

The Stamatis pita is produced in Athens and is the same bread used by the souvlatzidika of the capital. The hand-torn process means each round is slightly different in shape — this is intentional, and it is the mark of a bread made without automated sheeting.

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