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Piki bread
Calories & nutrition facts
made from blue cornmeal, Hopi
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 390 kcal —
- Protein 9.1 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 63 g 23%
- Fat 7.2 g 9%
- Saturated fat 0.8 g 4%
- Fibre 9.2 g 33%
- Sugars 1.6 g —
- Sodium 60 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.76 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 0.2 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 2.9 mg 18%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.72 mg 14%
- Vitamin B6 0.54 mg 32%
Minerals
- Calcium 184 mg 14%
- Iron 6.1 mg 34%
- Magnesium 181 mg 43%
- Phosphorus 374 mg 30%
- Potassium 604 mg 13%
- Zinc 3.8 mg 34%
- Copper 0.29 mg 32%
- Manganese 1.8 mg 79%
- Selenium 14.6 µg 27%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 | 9.1 g | 63 g | 7.2 g |
| 1 × piece | 28 g | 109 | 2.5 g | 18 g | 2 g |
| 2 × piece | 56 g | 218 | 5.1 g | 35 g | 4 g |
| ½ × piece | 14 g | 55 | 1.3 g | 8.8 g | 1 g |
| 3 × piece | 84 g | 328 | 7.6 g | 53 g | 6 g |
| 4 × piece | 112 g | 437 | 10 g | 71 g | 8 g |
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Questions about Piki bread
What is piki bread made from?
Piki is a very thin, delicate Hopi bread traditionally made from blue cornmeal, water and an alkaline mixture made with ash. The batter is spread in a thin layer on a hot stone or griddle and cooked quickly.
How do you eat piki bread?
It is often served folded or rolled into delicate layers, alongside meals or with a filling. Handle it gently: the thin sheets can crack easily.
How should you store piki bread?
Keep it dry in an airtight container at room temperature, with the sheets laid flat if possible. Moisture can make it lose its crisp, delicate texture.
Can you make piki bread in a frying pan?
A broad, very hot, smooth griddle is the closest home substitute for the traditional hot stone. Spread a little batter as thinly as possible and cook each sheet briefly, until it sets and lifts away; avoid stacking it while hot and steamy.
How is piki bread different from blue corn somiviki bread?
Piki is made as an exceptionally thin sheet, while somiviki is a thicker blue-corn bread. Somiviki has 186 kcal per 100 g, compared with 390 kcal in piki bread.
What is a typical portion of piki bread?
A piece is about 28 g. That portion provides 109 kcal and 2.6 g of fibre.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169004 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
