Salza Grissini Sticks 220g

Grissini belong on the antipasto table, the cheese board, and the dinner table basket — and they have since the bakers of 17th-century Turin first stretched wheat dough into long, impossibly thin sticks. SaLza brings that tradition to Bulgaria: proper grissini, made to Italian form by one of Bulgaria’s most rigorously certified food manufacturers, ZIV EOOD.

About SaLza Grissini by ZIV EOOD

SaLza is the savory snack brand of ZIV EOOD — a Varna-based Bulgarian food company that ranks among the top four confectionery manufacturers in Bulgaria and exports to over 40 countries worldwide. The SaLza range covers pretzels, crackers, and grissini, all produced at ZIV’s dedicated Varna facility under internationally certified food safety conditions: ISO 22000, ISO 9001, IFS (International Food Standard), and BRCGS (Global Standard for Food Safety).

The Salza Grissini are long, thin, baked wheat breadsticks with a characteristic glossy surface and a clean, even crunch from end to end — the hallmark of well-made grissini, where the dough is stretched thin enough that the result is essentially all crust, all the way through. The 220g bag contains a generous supply, well suited to the table rather than a single snack sitting.

How to Enjoy It

Stand a handful upright in a tall glass and set them at the center of a dinner table before guests arrive — grissini are one of the few snacks that look more elegant the less ceremony you give them. Lay them across a cheese and charcuterie board alongside kashkaval, sirene, and a few slices of Tandem lukanka or sujuk. Serve with a small bowl of olive oil for dipping, or wrap individual sticks with a sliver of thinly sliced dry-cured meat for a classic Italian-style antipasto bite. They are equally at home on a Bulgarian meze table as they are on a European aperitivo spread.

What Makes It Special

Most grissini sold in the USA come from Italy or are produced domestically — finding them made in Bulgaria, by a manufacturer with a certified food safety program equivalent to the largest European producers, is genuinely unusual. ZIV EOOD’s production credentials (ISO 22000, IFS, BRCGS) represent the same certification tier required to supply major international supermarket chains, which is exactly what ZIV does under its private label operations. The Salza Grissini bring that manufacturing quality to a product that competes at a specialty food level while remaining accessible enough for everyday entertaining.

Quick Facts

✓  Product type: Grissini — Italian-style baked wheat breadsticks
✓  Brand: SaLza by ZIV EOOD
✓  Origin: Bulgaria (imported)
✓  Net weight: 220g
✓  UPC: 3800065723015
✓  SKU: CR425
✓  Case pack: 12 bags per case
✓  Manufacturer: ZIV EOOD, Varna, Bulgaria
✓  Certifications: ISO 22000 · ISO 9001 · IFS · BRCGS
✓  Storage: Store in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight

Serving Tip

In Bulgaria, grissini bridge two worlds: the Italian antipasto tradition and the Balkan meze table. For a mixed board that does justice to both, stand a bundle of Salza Grissini alongside wedges of Bulgarian kashkaval and sirene, a few slices of Tandem lukanka, a small dish of lutenitsa, and a ramekin of Kalamata olives. Pour a dry Bulgarian red wine or a cold Kamenitza beer. The breadsticks act as the neutral crunch that lets everything else on the board speak without competition.

Pairs perfectly with: Bulgarian Kashkaval Cheese (Cheese department), Bulgarian Sirene Cheese (Cheese department), Tandem Lukanka (SKU: TM11), Tandem Beef Sujuk (SKU: TM33), Lutenitsa Classic (SKU: LHDER).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are grissini?

Grissini are long, thin, crispy Italian breadsticks that originated in Turin (Piedmont), northern Italy, in the 17th century. Unlike soft American-style breadsticks, grissini are baked until fully dry and crisp all the way through — the dough is stretched so thin that the result is essentially all crust, with no soft interior. They are a staple of Italian antipasto tables and restaurant bread baskets, and are equally popular across the Balkans as part of the meze snacking tradition.

How are Salza Grissini different from Bulgarian soleti (saltsticks)?

Soleti (Bulgarian-style saltsticks, such as Hrus-Hrus or Zlatna Dobruja) are compact, short baked wheat sticks — the everyday pocket snack. Grissini are an entirely different format: much longer, more delicate, and designed as a table bread rather than a bag snack. Salza Grissini are positioned for entertaining, boards, and sit-down meals where presentation and elegance matter alongside flavor.

Who is ZIV EOOD?

ZIV EOOD (also known as Zaharni Izdelia Varna) is a Bulgarian food manufacturer based in Varna, founded in the 1990s and now one of the top four confectionery and savory snack producers in Bulgaria. The company operates three production facilities across Bulgaria and exports to over 40 countries. It holds ISO 22000, ISO 9001, IFS, and BRCGS food safety certifications — the same tier required by major European supermarket chains for private label production.

What is the SaLza brand?

SaLza is ZIV EOOD’s savory snack brand, covering pretzels, crackers, grissini, and other salty baked products. The name uses a deliberate capital L in the middle — a reference to the Bulgarian word for sauce or dip, suggesting food meant to be eaten alongside something. The SaLza Grissini are produced at ZIV’s Varna facility, which specializes in savory snack production.

How should I serve grissini at a dinner party?

The classic presentation is to stand a bundle of grissini upright in a tall glass or ceramic vase at the center of the table — guests pull one out as they would a breadstick. For a more spread-out antipasto or meze board, lay them across the board diagonally alongside cheeses, cured meats, olives, and dips. They can also be wrapped individually with thin slices of dry-cured meat (prosciutto, bresaola, or Tandem sujuk) for a one-bite appetizer.

Is this product imported from Bulgaria?

Yes. Salza Grissini Sticks are manufactured by ZIV EOOD in Bulgaria and imported to the USA by Malincho. Country of Manufacture: Bulgaria.