Ancient Grain Croissant with Organic Chocolate

Naturally leavened with live sourdough

A delicious awakening that celebrates the richness of ancient grains.

Ancient Grain Croissant with Organic Chocolate: Authenticity and Artisanal Flavor

Imagine starting your day with the enveloping aroma of a freshly baked croissant, a masterpiece of craftsmanship that encapsulates the authentic flavor of select organic ingredients. Our Organic Chocolate Ancient Grain Croissant is much more than just a breakfast: it's a sensory experience born from a passion for good, wholesome things. Its softness is the result of a slow, natural leavening process using only live sourdough, a process that enhances its digestibility and aromatic profile.

The true soul of this croissant lies in its unique blend of ancient grains, including Solina, Gentil Rosso, Verna, and Frassineto. These varieties, grown organically in the fields of central Italy, give the dough its unmistakable rustic flavor and amber color. The combination of the fragrant dough and generous drops of organic dark chocolate creates a perfect balance, a combination of flavors that delights the palate without being cloying. Every bite is a promise of quality, a small daily luxury to keep in the pantry to transform every breakfast into a special moment.

Convenience meets quality: each croissant is individually wrapped to preserve its freshness and softness, ready to be enjoyed anytime. Warm it briefly in the oven to release its full aroma and make the chocolate center irresistibly creamy. It's the ideal choice for those seeking a nutritious, 100% natural breakfast rich in history.

The roots of this Ancient Grain Croissant with Organic Chocolate are deep in tradition

Ancient grains are a biodiversity treasure we've risked losing. Varieties like Solina, a soft wheat typical of the Abruzzo Apennines, or Gentil Rosso, widespread throughout central Italy until the early 900s, are the fruit of centuries of peasant agriculture, predating industrial selection. These grains, never genetically modified, have a less tenacious and more digestible gluten than modern varieties, and a richer nutritional profile.

The choice to use a blend of these precious varieties is not just a matter of taste, but a concrete commitment to supporting a short supply chain and sustainable agriculture. Bringing these flavors back to our tables means rediscovering the roots of our gastronomic culture and valorizing the work of small farmers who preserve seeds and traditions. Stone grinding also preserves the finest parts of the grain, from the germ to the bran, enriching the final product with fiber and essential nutrients.

Choosing the Ancient Grain Croissant with Organic Chocolate means taking care of yourself

An organic and 100% natural product like this croissant is a conscious choice for your well-being. The absence of pesticides, preservatives, and artificial flavors guarantees a clean and healthy product. The use of live sourdough starter, instead of artificial yeasts, not only improves the flavor, but also makes the croissant lighter and more digestible, promoting a balanced intestinal flora.

Ancient grains also provide a higher fiber, vitamin, and mineral content than modern refined flours. This translates into a product with a lower glycemic index, which releases energy gradually and contributes to a prolonged feeling of satiety. Finally, dark chocolate is a valuable source of antioxidants and flavonoids, a small pleasure that's also good for your mood and heart.

How to Best Use: Ancient Grain Croissant with Organic Chocolate

1. ROYAL BREAKFAST: Its natural vocation. Heat the croissant for 3-4 minutes in the oven at 150°C. Pair it with a glass of soy milk for a nutritious and flavorful breakfast, or with a freshly squeezed juice for a vitamin boost.
2. DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY SNACK: For an afternoon break that recharges your batteries. Serve warm with fresh seasonal fruit, such as slices of Organic Green Kiwi 800g or Organic Ancient Red Blood Peach 800gThe acidity of the fruit will perfectly balance the sweetness of the chocolate.
3. IMPROVISED DESSERT: Transform it into a surprising dessert. Open it in half, fill it with a spoonful of Lazio buffalo ricotta fresh and a sprinkling of Organic Roasted Shelled Hazelnuts 250g chopped. A simple, quick dessert with an unforgettable flavor.

Ingredients

Tuscan semi-wholemeal stone-ground ancient soft wheat* flour 18.58%, butter*, cane sugar*, type 0 soft wheat* flour, free-range eggs*, sourdough starter* (type 0 soft wheat* flour, water), Ivory Coast couverture chocolate* 6.50% (cocoa min 66%, cocoa mass*, cane sugar*, cocoa butter*, emulsifier: soy lecithin*), water, orange paste* (orange peel*, glucose-fructose corn syrup*, cane sugar*, lemon juice*), milk*, corn starch*, sea salt. *organic. May contain traces of nuts, mustard, and soy. The highlighted products may cause reactions in people with allergies or intolerances.

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 1476.24 kJ / 352.83 kcal
• Fat: 18.12 g
• of which saturated fatty acids: 10.82 g
• Carbohydrates: 42.34 g
• of which sugars: 17.38 g
• Fiber: 0.99 g
• Protein: 6.37 g
• Salt: 0.28 g

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