Grissini Sticks with Einkorn and Himalayan Salt Salza 220g

Ancient grain meets Himalayan mineral — with 28.8% whole grain einkorn flour and pink Himalayan salt baked right in, these Salza Grissini are in a different league from your everyday breadstick.

About Salza Einkorn and Himalayan Salt Grissini

Einkorn is one of the oldest cultivated wheats in the world — a single-grained ancestor of modern wheat with a richer, nuttier flavor and a naturally higher protein content. Sweet Plus (ZIV EOOD) mills whole grain einkorn flour and incorporates it at 28.8% of the dough — a notably high proportion that gives these grissini their deeper color, denser chew, and distinctly earthy character.

The seasoning is 2.7% pink Himalayan salt — chosen for its subtle mineral complexity and clean finish rather than the sharp bite of ordinary table salt. Together, the einkorn and Himalayan salt create a breadstick that feels genuinely artisan: slow-food ingredients, clean label, no preservatives, no colorants, no hydrogenated fats.

How to Enjoy Them

The earthy depth of einkorn and the mineral saltiness hold up beautifully against bold accompaniments — aged kashkaval, garlic lukanka, or a smear of lutenitsa. Lay them across a Bulgarian meze board as the grain counterpoint to cured meats and strong cheese. They also stand on their own as a satisfying, higher-protein snack straight from the pack — more filling than a plain breadstick, more interesting than a cracker.

What Makes Them Special

At 11g of protein per 100g — higher than either the poppy seed or classic Salza variants — and with only 2.4g of sugars, this is the most nutritionally substantial breadstick in the Salza range. ZIV EOOD’s note on their site describes einkorn as having “no analogue in the market” among Bulgarian snack producers: an ancient grain that most competitors simply don’t use. It is also the only Salza grissini variety made with Himalayan salt, adding a further layer of mineral depth that ordinary sea salt cannot replicate.

Quick Facts

✓  Brand: Salza by Sweet Plus (ZIV EOOD, Varna, Bulgaria)
✓  Origin: Bulgaria (imported)
✓  Net weight: 220g
✓  Key ingredients: Whole grain einkorn flour 28.8%, Himalayan salt 2.7%
✓  Protein: 11g per 100g (highest in the Salza grissini range)
✓  No preservatives. No colorants. No hydrogenated fats.
✓  Allergens: Wheat (gluten), einkorn (gluten). May contain peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, soy.
✓  SKU: CR4252

Bulgarian Serving Tip

The Bulgarian meze table is built on contrast — bold cured meats, sharp aged cheeses, tangy spreads — and the nuttiness of einkorn grissini is the ideal grain bridge across all of them. Arrange a handful of these sticks on a wooden board alongside a generous scoop of lutenitsa for dipping, a wedge of sheep kashkaval, and thin slices of garlic lukanka. Pour a small glass of rakia and let the meze begin. The Himalayan salt in the grissini echoes the saltiness of the meats without competing — a surprisingly elegant combination.

Pairs perfectly with: Lutenitsa (SKU: LHDER), Bulgarian Sheep Kashkaval (SKU: CKY05sheep), Tandem Garlic Lukanka (SKU: TM34).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is einkorn flour and why is it in these grissini?
Einkorn is one of the oldest wheats ever cultivated — a single-grained, pre-modern variety with a naturally richer, nuttier taste and higher protein content than standard wheat. Sweet Plus sources whole grain einkorn flour and uses it at 28.8% of the dough, which gives these breadsticks their deeper color and distinctly earthy, wholesome character.

How do these differ from the Salza Poppy Seed Grissini (CR4251)?
The poppy seed variant (CR4251) has a lighter, sweeter dough with 2.6% poppy seeds that add a subtle nutty flavor on the surface. This einkorn variant (CR4252) is more substantial — the 28.8% einkorn flour changes the entire dough profile, making it denser, earthier, and higher in protein (11g vs 9.4g per 100g). The Himalayan salt also gives it a more complex, mineral finish compared to the lower-salt poppy seed version.

Are these grissini made with any artificial ingredients?
No. The ingredient list is clean: wheat flour, whole grain einkorn flour, palm oil, Himalayan salt, sugar, and leavening agents. No preservatives, no colorants, no hydrogenated fats.

What allergens should I be aware of?
These contain wheat and einkorn, both of which are gluten-containing grains. The product may also contain traces of peanuts, tree nuts, milk powder, egg, and soy from shared production equipment. Always check the packaging if you have a gluten intolerance or other serious allergy.

What foods pair well with einkorn and Himalayan salt grissini?
Their earthy depth and mineral saltiness work best with bold companions: aged kashkaval or sirene cheese, garlic lukanka, beef sujuk, or lutenitsa for dipping. They also work well alongside a clear Bulgarian bean soup (bob chorba) or as a table breadstick with a green shopska salad.

How should I store these breadsticks?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After opening, transfer to an airtight container to maintain crunchiness. Best enjoyed within a few days of opening.

Where are Salza Grissini made?
They are made by ZIV EOOD (Sweet Plus brand) at their facility in Varna, Bulgaria, and imported to the USA by Malincho.com — your source for authentic Bulgarian and Eastern European specialty foods.