Grissini Sticks with Poppy Seeds Salza 220g

Dotted with real poppy seeds and baked to a satisfying crunch, Salza Grissini Sticks are Bulgaria’s answer to the classic Italian breadstick — lighter, nuttier, and impossible to put down.

About Salza Grissini Poppy Seed Sticks

Made by Sweet Plus (ZIV EOOD) in Varna, Bulgaria, Salza Grissini are thin, elongated breadsticks crafted from a simple, clean dough — wheat flour, palm oil, sugar, and a 2.6% scattering of real poppy seeds that give each stick its distinctive speckled look and gently nutty flavor.

The result is a dry, light, airy crunch with the faintest sweetness from the dough and a subtle earthiness from the seeds — understated and addictive. No preservatives. No colorants. No hydrogenated fats. Just wholesome pantry ingredients baked the Bulgarian way.

How to Enjoy Them

Snap one straight from the pack as a light on-the-go snack, or lay them alongside a spread of dips and cheeses for a proper meze table. They are especially satisfying swiped through lutenitsa or wrapped with a slice of kashkaval — the poppy seeds pair beautifully with salty, savory partners. Try them as a table breadstick alongside Bulgarian bean soup or shopska salata for a complete Eastern European table.

What Makes Them Special

The Salza brand is ZIV EOOD’s dedicated salty snack line, developed to celebrate natural spices, seeds, and wholesome ingredients with no artificial shortcuts. The poppy seed variety is one of the brand’s bestsellers across European specialty stores — beloved for its clean label, satisfying crunch, and nutty character that stands up to bold accompaniments on any meze board.

Quick Facts

✓  Brand: Salza by Sweet Plus (ZIV EOOD, Varna, Bulgaria)
✓  Origin: Bulgaria (imported)
✓  Net weight: 220g
✓  Key ingredient: Real poppy seeds 2.6%
✓  No preservatives. No colorants. No hydrogenated fats.
✓  Allergens: Wheat (gluten). May contain peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, soy.
✓  SKU: CR4251

Bulgarian Serving Tip

In Bulgarian homes, salty breadsticks are a staple of the meze spread — the informal table of small bites enjoyed before a meal or alongside a glass of rakia. Arrange Salza Poppy Seed Sticks on a wooden board with a ramekin of lutenitsa for dipping, a few wedges of kashkaval, and thin slices of beef sujuk for a quick, crowd-pleasing meze that travels from Varna to any table in the USA. The nutty poppy seed flavor bridges the sweetness of the lutenitsa and the savory depth of the cured meats perfectly.

Pairs perfectly with: Lutenitsa (SKU: LHDER), Bulgarian Sheep Kashkaval (SKU: CKY05sheep), Tandem Beef Sujuk (SKU: TM33).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Salza Grissini Poppy Seed Sticks?
Salza Grissini are thin, crunchy breadsticks made by Sweet Plus (ZIV EOOD) in Varna, Bulgaria. The poppy seed variety contains 2.6% real poppy seeds baked directly into the dough, giving each stick its signature speckled look and gently nutty, earthy flavor.

Are these grissini made with artificial ingredients?
No. Salza Grissini Poppy Seed Sticks contain no preservatives, no colorants, and no hydrogenated fats. The ingredient list is straightforward: wheat flour, palm oil, sugar, poppy seeds, salt, and leavening agents — nothing artificial.

What allergens do these contain?
They contain wheat (gluten). The product may also contain traces of peanuts, tree nuts, milk powder, egg, and soy due to shared production lines. Check the packaging before consuming if you have severe allergies.

How do I serve Salza Grissini at a party or gathering?
They shine on a meze board alongside lutenitsa or hummus for dipping, sliced kashkaval or sirene cheese, and cured meats such as sujuk or lukanka. They also work as a light table snack with soup or salad — much as grissini are served in Italian trattorias.

How are these different from the classic Salza Grissini (CR425)?
The classic variety (SKU: CR425) is a plain, sea-salt grissini at 235g — clean and neutral. This poppy seed variant (SKU: CR4251) weighs 220g and has a distinctly nuttier, earthier flavor profile from the 2.6% poppy seed content, making it better suited to richer accompaniments like lutenitsa or aged kashkaval.

How should I store Salza Grissini Sticks?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, transfer to an airtight container to preserve their crunch; best enjoyed within a few days of opening.

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