Trahanas is one of the most essential pasta types in Greek cuisine. The term trahanas describes a large group of preparations made from a mixture of broken wheat or flour and milk (fermented or not) which is stored dried. Homemade trahanas is still made today in many regions of Greece.

Trahanas is a traditional Greek product with high nutritional value, low calories, and low fat. There are dozens of varieties, sweet, sour, dietary, fattening, and vegan, made from many different ingredients. Sour trahanas is also known as "sour coarse" (in Crete).

Trahanas is a food with high nutritional value, as it contains:

• dietary fiber
• high biological value protein
• carbohydrates
• magnesium
• folic acid

Due to its phosphorus content, it protects the body from osteoporosis, while the carotenoid lutein it contains helps in maintaining good health of the skin, eyes, and heart. The presence of milk in the trahanas recipe increases the levels of protein and calcium, making it a suitable and nutritious food for children.