UrDinkel Chrüsali (Ancient Spelt Twists)
Ref: URCR
Produced in the Grisons, in eastern Switzerland, these Alpine pastas are rooted in high-altitude grain traditions and mountain craft.
Made exclusively from UrDinkel, a preserved Swiss heritage spelt, these twists offer a more playful and sauce-friendly take on Alpine grain pasta. Produced for Gran Alpin in the Grisons by Scartazzini (Promontogno), they combine the quiet strength of mountain grain traditions with a short shape that catches sauces beautifully. Their character is gentle, slightly nutty, and deeply satisfying, offering a more rooted and distinctive alternative to standard pasta spirals.
- Weight (g)
- 500
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The Original
Made from 100% UrDinkel, a preserved Swiss heritage spelt, these twists offer a more rooted and more distinctive alternative to standard spiral pasta.
Simply Made
Made only with organic UrDinkel light spelt flour, these twists keep the recipe clear, traditional, and free from anything unnecessary.
Origin & Terroir
Produced in the Grisons from mountain-grown UrDinkel, they reflect the clean air, altitude, and slow grain traditions of eastern Switzerland.
Traditional
Their short twisted shape makes them ideal for everyday sauces, while still carrying the quiet strength and simplicity of Alpine grain tradition.
Product Details
Why We Created Our Range of Flours, Cereals and Pasta
At Root'n'Peak, our mission has always been to reconnect people with real food—food that nourishes both the body and the senses, and that tells the story of its land and culture. This range of flours, cereals, and pasta comes directly from a cooperative of traditional farmers in the Grisons, Switzerland.
Too often today, cereals are industrially grown, heavily processed, and stripped of their nutritional depth and character. We wanted to offer something different—an alternative rooted in tradition, biodiversity, and authenticity.
In the Grisons, high-altitude farming takes place under intense sun and pure alpine air. These conditions slow the growth of the grains, allowing them to develop deeper flavor, greater resilience, and a naturally dense nutritional profile—richer in fiber, minerals, and plant compounds.
Each variety is cultivated with care, processed locally, and fully traceable from field to table. The grains are milled in traditional facilities, and the pasta is crafted from freshly ground alpine flours—each step designed to preserve the full integrity of the cereal. By choosing these ancient grains, you choose a living heritage: products that are more digestible, less refined, and shaped by the terroir that gave them life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about UrDinkel Chrüsali (Ancient Spelt Twists)
UrDinkel is a preserved Swiss heritage spelt, part of an older grain tradition maintained through dedicated cultivation. It brings a more rooted grain identity to pasta than standard modern wheat.
They are made from 100% organic UrDinkel and produced for Gran Alpin in the Grisons by Scartazzini. Their short twisted shape holds sauces well, while the grain itself brings a gentler and more distinctive character than standard refined spirals.
Many people find UrDinkel easier to enjoy than standard pasta, partly because of its older grain profile and less industrial character. It still contains gluten, so it is not suitable for celiac diets, but it is often appreciated for feeling gentler and more satisfying at the table.
Short twisted shapes like Chrüsali work best with sauces that can cling to their curves without overwhelming the grain. Butter-based sauces, light cream sauces, vegetable sauces, mushrooms, or simple tomato sauces usually work better than very heavy or overly reduced preparations.
Serving Instructions
Preparation Steps
Their short twisted shape makes them especially good at catching sauces, while their gentle spelt character stays clear and readable on the plate.
• Everyday sauce pairings: excellent with butter, mountain cheese, mushrooms, or simple tomato sauces.
• Vegetable dishes: very good with leeks, greens, roasted vegetables, or creamy vegetable sauces.
• Family meals: their shape makes them especially easy to serve in generous, simple dishes.
Cook them in well-salted water, then finish them in preparations that let both the sauce and the grain express themselves clearly. They are especially good in dishes where the shape can hold the sauce without masking the gentle character of the spelt.
Ingredients & Nutrition
Ingredients List
100% organic UrDinkel light spelt flour (Triticum spelta).
Contains gluten. Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or severe gluten intolerance.
Our Mindset
At Root & Peak, we are a Swiss-Chinese family-run company driven by a shared passion for real, meaningful food. For us, food is more than sustenance — it’s a window into cultures, histories, and ways of life around the world.
We are dedicated to sourcing diverse and authentic products that respect the original spirit of traditional recipes and local know-how.
By bringing together ingredients from around the world, we invite discovery and reflection — on what we eat, how we eat, and where it comes from. For us, food is a powerful vehicle of cultural transmission, connection, and meaning.
We believe that true quality lies in simplicity: minimally processed foods that are deeply satisfying, both in flavor and in the way they nourish the body. Our mission is to share foods that feel good — honest, nourishing, and rooted in tradition.
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