CASA BELLA All Purpose Flour 1kg

Fine-milled, silky-smooth Bulgarian Type 500 white wheat flour — the all-purpose baking flour that goes into banitsa, kozunak, Bulgarian bread, and a hundred years of home baking tradition. From the Casa Bella brand by SAVIMEX, imported directly from Bulgaria.

About Casa Bella All Purpose Flour

Produced by SAVIMEX OOD, one of Bulgaria’s established flour and bakery product manufacturers, Casa Bella All Purpose Flour is a Type 500 (Тип 500) white wheat flour — the standard classification for all-purpose white flour in Bulgaria, equivalent to US all-purpose flour or UK plain flour. The “500” classification refers to the flour’s ash content level: a fine, consistently milled white flour that is the backbone of Bulgarian home baking.

The flour contains just two ingredients: high-quality Bulgarian wheat flour and ascorbic acid (E300) — a natural, vitamin C-based flour improving agent that strengthens gluten structure, improves dough elasticity, and ensures a reliably tender crumb in finished baked goods. No artificial preservatives, no bleaching agents. Each 1 kg bag is imported directly from Bulgaria, bringing the exact flour Bulgarian home bakers have relied on for generations.

How to Use It

Casa Bella Type 500 flour is the foundation of the most beloved recipes in Bulgarian baking. For banitsa (the iconic Bulgarian filo cheese pastry): blend with eggs and a pinch of salt, roll into thin layers, fill with crumbled sirene cheese and beaten egg, fold and bake until golden. For kozunak (Bulgarian Easter sweet bread): combine with eggs, milk, sugar, yeast, and vanilla for a rich, pull-apart enriched dough that rises beautifully with Type 500’s reliable gluten structure.

Beyond Bulgarian specialities, Type 500 flour performs across the full range of everyday baking: white bread loaves, soft dinner rolls, shortcrust pastry, crepes (palachinki), dumplings, and fresh pasta. It is a true all-purpose flour — one bag covers everything from Sunday morning pancakes to a full holiday baking session.

What Makes It Special

For diaspora bakers, the specific milling and protein characteristics of Bulgarian Type 500 flour produce results that US or UK all-purpose flours cannot perfectly replicate — particularly in banitsa dough and kozunak, where the gluten structure and starch composition of Bulgarian wheat varieties produce a characteristic tenderness and chew. Using authentic Bulgarian Type 500 flour is the closest you can get, outside Bulgaria, to the banitsa your grandmother made. At $2.25 per 1 kg bag, with a 5% discount available at 10 bags or more, it is also one of the most accessible imports in the Malincho pantry range.

Quick Facts

✓  Type: Type 500 (Тип 500) all-purpose white wheat flour
✓  Brand: Casa Bella (SAVIMEX OOD, Bulgaria)
✓  Origin: Bulgaria (imported)
✓  Net weight: 1 kg (approx. 2.2 lbs)
✓  Ingredients: Wheat flour, acidity regulator: ascorbic acid (E300)
✓  Allergens: CONTAINS WHEAT (GLUTEN) — not suitable for celiac or gluten-free diets
✓  Preservatives: None
✓  Nutritional values (per 100g): [CONFIRM NUTRITIONAL VALUES FROM PACKAGING]
✓  UPC: 3800082904923
✓  SKU: SP77

Bulgarian Kitchen Tip

Bulgarian Kitchen Tip

For the most authentic banitsa, whisk three eggs with crumbled Bulgarian sirene white cheese and a splash of sunflower oil. Lay out sheets of filo pastry, brush lightly with oil or melted butter, spoon on the cheese filling, and roll or layer into a baking dish. Bake at 200°C until crisp and golden, then cover with a damp cloth for five minutes to keep the layers tender. Using Casa Bella Type 500 flour to make your own homemade filo layers from scratch produces the characteristic thin, pliable dough that store-bought sheets can’t fully replicate.

Complete the banitsa kit: Familia Chilled Fillo Pastry Sheets (SKU: Bella0074), Bulgarian Sheep Feta Sirene (SKU: C12).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “Type 500” flour and how does it compare to US all-purpose flour?

In Bulgaria, flour is classified by type number based on ash content — a measure of how finely milled and refined the flour is. Type 500 is the standard all-purpose white flour, equivalent in usage to US all-purpose flour or UK plain flour. It has a moderate protein content suitable for both bread and pastry, producing a balanced gluten structure that works across a wide range of recipes. For Bulgarian specialities like banitsa and kozunak, authentic Bulgarian Type 500 delivers results that reflect the specific wheat varieties and milling characteristics of Bulgarian flour production.

What is ascorbic acid (E300) doing in this flour?

Ascorbic acid (E300) is vitamin C — a naturally occurring compound used in flour milling as a dough conditioner. In small amounts it oxidises the dough’s gluten proteins, making them stronger and more elastic. This leads to better dough handling, improved rise in yeasted breads, and a more tender crumb in finished baked goods. It is not a preservative, does not affect flavour, and is universally recognised as safe. It is a standard component of quality commercial flour production worldwide.

Can I use this flour to make banitsa?

Yes — Casa Bella Type 500 is the flour used in authentic Bulgarian banitsa dough. To make homemade filo sheets, combine the flour with warm water, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of oil, knead to a smooth dough, rest for 30 minutes, then roll as thin as possible. Alternatively, use the flour as part of a banitsa batter (milinki-style) poured over ready-made filo sheets. Malincho also carries ready-made Familia Chilled Fillo Pastry Sheets (SKU: Bella0074) for a quicker banitsa assembly.

Is this flour gluten-free?

No. Casa Bella All Purpose Flour is a wheat flour product and contains gluten. It is not suitable for people with celiac disease, wheat allergy, or gluten intolerance. For gluten-free baking alternatives, Casa Bella also produces gluten-free lentil flour and chickpea flour under the same brand — contact Malincho to enquire about availability.

How many bags come in a case, and is bulk pricing available?

A full case contains 10 bags of 1 kg each (10 kg total). Malincho offers a 5% discount when purchasing 10 or more bags, making this an excellent choice for Bulgarian bakeries, restaurants, delis, and households that bake banitsa, kozunak, or bread regularly throughout the year.