Plain Crackers Nestle 120g

The everyday Bulgarian biscuit — light, crispy, just barely sweet, and the secret behind the most-loved homemade dessert in Bulgaria: biskvitena torta, the no-bake biscuit cake.

This is Nestlé Žiten Dar Obiknoveni (Житен Дар Обикновени) — the classic plain Petit-Beurre-style biscuit that has been a fixture of Bulgarian kitchens for decades. The name Žiten Dar means "gift of wheat," and that is exactly what it delivers: a clean, golden, lightly sweet biscuit made from simple ingredients with no artificial flavors, no added preservatives, and no artificial colors.

The 120g pack contains 4 individual portions, perfect for sharing or for portioning out as a snack across the week. The texture is the unmistakable Petit-Beurre crunch — firm enough to dunk in tea or coffee without falling apart, light enough to layer beautifully into homemade desserts.

How to Enjoy It

Tea or coffee dunker: The original use case. Dunk a biscuit into a hot cup of Bulgarian coffee, mountain tea, or warm milk for a few seconds, then eat before it falls apart.

Biskvitena torta (Bulgarian no-bake biscuit cake): Žiten Dar is THE biscuit for this iconic Bulgarian dessert. Briefly dip each biscuit in coffee, milk, or sweet wine and layer them with vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate. Refrigerate overnight. Every Bulgarian grandmother has a slightly different recipe.

Cheesecake or tart base: Crush the biscuits with a little melted butter and press into a tin to make a quick no-bake cheesecake or fruit-tart base.

Lunchbox staple: One sleeve fits in a backpack or a desk drawer for an everyday snack.

What Makes It Special

Žiten Dar is one of those Bulgarian household products that earns loyalty across generations. Made by Nestlé Bulgaria with no artificial flavors, no added preservatives, and no artificial colors — rare for a mass-market biscuit at this price point. Imported directly from Bulgaria, so what you receive is identical to what you find on the shelves of every supermarket from Sofia to Varna.

Quick Facts

✓  Brand: Nestlé Žiten Dar (Житен Дар Обикновени)
✓  Type: Plain Petit-Beurre-style biscuit (cookie, not savory cracker)
✓  Net weight: 120g pack (4 portions per pack)
✓  Origin: Bulgaria (imported)
✓  Ingredients: Wheat flour, sugar, palm fat, glucose, raising agents, salt, flavoring
✓  Allergens: Contains gluten; may contain milk, peanuts, and tree nuts (verify against current package)
✓  Free from: Artificial flavors, added preservatives, artificial colors
✓  Items per case: 32 packs
✓  UPC: 3800020485002
✓  SKU: BIS01

Bulgarian Family Tip

For an authentic Bulgarian biskvitena torta (biscuit cake), you will need 2–3 packs of Žiten Dar. Brew a cup of strong coffee or warm milk and let it cool slightly. Lay the biscuits in a single layer in a rectangular dish, dip each one briefly (2–3 seconds) in the coffee, and arrange. Top with a layer of chilled vanilla pudding mixed with a little whipped cream. Repeat: biscuits, pudding, biscuits, pudding. Finish with grated chocolate or cocoa powder dusted across the top. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares and serve cold. The biscuits soften into a cake-like texture by morning. This is the dessert every Bulgarian grew up with at name days, birthdays, and Sunday lunches.

Pairs perfectly with: Bulgarian ground coffee or mountain tea (planinski chai) for the classic afternoon dunk; Familia Fillo Pastry Sheets and Trimona Organic Yogurt if you’re building a full Bulgarian dessert spread; and Mura Mega (SKU MURmega) or Moreni (SKU MOR) for a wafer-and-biscuit gift box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these crackers or cookies?

These are sweet biscuits (cookies) — the Petit-Beurre style popular across Europe. They are not savory or salty crackers. The Bulgarian word biskviti covers both biscuits and what Americans call cookies, which sometimes causes translation confusion. Expect a clean, lightly sweet, golden biscuit similar to a French Petit-Beurre or a British Rich Tea.

What is Žiten Dar and why is it famous in Bulgaria?

Žiten Dar (Житен Дар) is one of Nestlé Bulgaria’s flagship biscuit lines and translates to "gift of wheat." The plain (Obiknoveni) version has been a household staple for decades and is the biscuit most Bulgarians grew up with. It’s prized for its clean ingredients and its versatility — eaten on its own with tea, packed in lunchboxes, and used as the base for the legendary biskvitena torta (no-bake biscuit cake).

Can I make biskvitena torta with these?

Yes — this is the canonical biscuit for that dessert. The Petit-Beurre texture absorbs the dipping liquid (coffee, milk, or sweet wine) without disintegrating, then softens overnight in the fridge into a cake-like crumb that holds its shape when sliced.

What is the difference between Žiten Dar Plain and Žiten Dar Petit Beurre?

Both are made by Nestlé Bulgaria, but the Petit Beurre (s Maslo) version contains real butter and has a richer, more buttery flavor. The Plain (Obiknoveni) version — this product — uses palm fat instead of butter and has a cleaner, lighter taste, making it a bit more neutral and versatile for layered desserts and dunking.

How many biscuits are in one pack?

The 120g pack contains 4 individually wrapped sleeves of biscuits, with several biscuits in each sleeve. The 4-portion structure helps keep the unopened sleeves crisp until you’re ready to use them.

Are they vegan?

The listed ingredients — wheat flour, sugar, palm fat, glucose, raising agents, salt, flavoring — do not contain animal products, but the bar is produced on shared equipment with milk-containing biscuits, so cross-contact is possible. Vegans should check the current package allergen statement before purchase.

How should I store them?

Store in a cool, dry place. Once the inner sleeve is opened, transfer to an airtight container to keep the biscuits crisp. Properly stored, opened biscuits stay fresh for 1–2 weeks; unopened sleeves last until the printed best-by date on the pack.

How is it shipped?

Malincho ships from our Egg Harbor Township, NJ warehouse across the USA. Biscuits travel well at room temperature year-round. For questions, call 1-866-203-3525 or email [email protected].