UrDinkel Spaghetti (Ancient Spelt)
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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 heritage Swiss spelt preserved through dedicated cultivation, these spaghetti offer a more characterful take on a classic shape. Produced for Gran Alpin in the Grisons by artisan makers Novena (Ulrichen) and Scartazzini (Promontogno), they reflect the depth, simplicity, and quiet strength of Alpine grain traditions. Their texture is clean and satisfying, while the grain itself brings a gentler, more distinctive alternative to standard refined spaghetti.
- Weight (g)
- 500
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Minimally Processed
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The Original
Made from 100% UrDinkel, a preserved Swiss heritage spelt, these spaghetti offer a more distinctive and rooted alternative to standard refined pasta.
Simply Made
Made only with organic UrDinkel light spelt flour, these spaghetti 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
Shaped as classic spaghetti and dried with care, they bring Alpine grain heritage into a familiar everyday pasta form.
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 Spaghetti (Ancient Spelt)
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 Novena and Scartazzini. Compared with standard refined spaghetti, they feel more characterful, more grounded, and more expressive of the grain itself.
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.
Boil for about 8–10 minutes in salted water. It pairs especially well with butter, Alpine cheeses, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, or simple tomato sauces that let the spelt character remain at the center.
Serving Instructions
Preparation Steps
Its clean, nutty spelt character works especially well with butter, Alpine cheeses, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, or simple tomato sauces that leave room for the grain itself to come through.
• Simple mountain style: toss with butter, herbs, and grated Alpine cheese.
• Vegetable pairings: excellent with mushrooms, leeks, greens, or roasted seasonal vegetables.
• Classic pasta use: also works beautifully with light tomato sauces, garlic, and olive oil.
Boil in salted water for about 8–10 minutes, then serve in preparations that let the grain stay readable.
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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