Traditional Cretan flat ribbon noodles enriched with 10% wild milk thistle. High in fibre, naturally vegan, quick-cooking. A distinctive taste of Crete's countryside.
Hylopites are the rustic flat ribbon noodles of the Greek countryside, cut by hand and dried in island air for generations. This Signature Collection version honors that tradition while enriching the dough with 10% wild milk thistle — a foraged herb that has been part of the Cretan diet for centuries and brings a subtle, earthy character to every bite.
Made with just three ingredients — durum wheat semolina, milk thistle, and water — these noodles offer a gentle herbaceous note, a warm speckled hue, and an impressive 8.8g of fibre per 100g. Their flat ribbon shape is perfect for the classic Greek preparation with olive oil and grated cheese, in brothy chicken dishes, or simply tossed with lemon and fresh herbs.
What Makes This Special
- Traditional Cretan hylopites enriched with 10% real milk thistle, a wild herb of the island
- High in fibre: 8.8g per 100g — among the highest in the collection
- Made with only three ingredients: durum wheat semolina (90%), milk thistle (10%), and water
- Naturally vegan with no artificial colors or additives; the speckled hue comes from the herb itself
- Quick-cooking flat ribbons ready in just 3–5 minutes
- Ideal for butter or olive oil preparations, brothy dishes, or simple dressings with lemon and herbs
- Produced in Heraklion, Crete, in an ISO 22000:2018 certified facility and bearing the 'Crete – Land of Values' quality mark
Origin & Production
These hylopites are produced by Maggiri in Kampos Agios Syllas, Heraklion, Crete. The facility operates under ISO 22000:2018 food safety standards, and every batch is crafted to honor the island's pasta-making heritage. The milk thistle used in the recipe is a wild plant native to Crete, foraged and eaten by locals for centuries as part of the island's celebrated traditional diet.
The flat ribbon shape and rustic texture are designed to hold sauces and dressings beautifully. The natural speckled appearance comes entirely from the milk thistle — no dyes, no additives, just real food.
Ingredients: Semolina from durum wheat (90%), milk thistle (10%), water. Contains gluten. Produced on the same production line as products containing milk and eggs.
Nutrition per 100g: Energy 1511 kJ / 357 kcal | Fat 2.0g (saturates 0.5g) | Carbohydrate 67g (sugars 6.1g) | Fibre 8.8g | Protein 13g | Salt 0.04g
Net weight: 200g
Cooking time: 3–5 minutes
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place
About Maggiri
Maggiri is a Cretan artisan producer dedicated to preserving the island's culinary heritage through thoughtfully crafted pantry staples. Every product is made in Heraklion using traditional techniques, local ingredients, and certified food safety practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is milk thistle, and what does it taste like?
- Milk thistle is a wild plant foraged on Crete for centuries and a traditional part of the island's diet. In these noodles, it adds a subtle, earthy, gently herbaceous note and a warm speckled color. The flavor is delicate, not overpowering.
- How should I cook these hylopites?
- Bring salted water to a boil, add the noodles, and cook for 3–5 minutes until tender. Drain and dress simply with olive oil, butter, and grated cheese, or use in brothy chicken dishes and soups.
- Are these noodles suitable for vegans?
- Yes, they are 100% vegan. However, they are produced on equipment shared with products containing milk and eggs, so cross-contact is possible.
- What is the 'Crete – Land of Values' mark?
- This is a quality certification from the Agri-Food Partnership of the Region of Crete, awarded to products that meet strict standards for origin, production, and quality tied to Cretan heritage.
Bring the wild herbs and rustic tradition of Crete to your table with these distinctive flat ribbon noodles.
