Dips & Meze·Classic Dips
Melitzanosalata (Eggplant)
A Greek dip produced in short runs to a fixed recipe, with the fresh-versus-ambient decision taken against your route to market rather than the factory's convenience.
- Origin
- Greek producers working with local dairy, pulses and vegetables.
- Formats
- Retail cups 150 g to 250 g, foodservice tubs 1 to 5 kg, glass jars on ambient lines.
- Storage
- Chilled 0 to 4°C, 30 to 90 days. Ambient versions 12 to 18 months.
About Melitzanosalata (Eggplant)
A Greek dip produced in short runs to a fixed recipe, with the fresh-versus-ambient decision taken against your route to market rather than the factory's convenience.
Flavour and character. Smoky and rounded with a coarse, spoonable texture. Eggplant roasted until collapsed, then hand-blended with olive oil, garlic and vinegar.
Who it suits. Chilled deli importers, foodservice caterers and private-label dip brands. Chilled within Europe, ambient recipes for GCC, Asia and North America.
| Origin | Greek producers working with local dairy, pulses and vegetables. |
|---|---|
| Variety and composition | Traditional Greek meze recipes, adjusted only for salt and heat by market. |
| Flavour profile | Smoky and rounded with a coarse, spoonable texture. |
| Production method | Eggplant roasted until collapsed, then hand-blended with olive oil, garlic and vinegar. |
| Packaging | Retail cups 150 g to 250 g, foodservice tubs 1 to 5 kg, glass jars on ambient lines. |
| Certifications and documents | IFS or BRCGS, allergen management plan, shelf-life validation per recipe. |
| Storage and shelf life | Chilled 0 to 4°C, 30 to 90 days. Ambient versions 12 to 18 months. |
| Export markets | Chilled within Europe, ambient recipes for GCC, Asia and North America. |
| Private label | Private label with recipe tuning on salt, garlic and heat, plus cup and lid decoration. |
Recommended uses for Melitzanosalata (Eggplant)
Chilled retail dip fixtures
Foodservice mezze plates and grazing boards
Sandwich, wrap and salad-bar spreads
Why buyers choose it. Recipe control and honest shelf-life validation, so the dip tastes the same in month one and month six. Private label with recipe tuning on salt, garlic and heat, plus cup and lid decoration.
Export capabilities
- Direct sourcing from Greek producers, no unnecessary intermediaries
- Groupage: multiple producers consolidated into one shipment and one invoice
- Full documentation: CoA, allergen, PDO/PGI, organic, health and origin certificates
- Incoterms flexibility: EXW, FCA, FOB or CIF at your preference
- Cold-chain and ambient logistics coordinated with vetted freight partners
- Active supply into the EU, UK, GCC, Japan and North America
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