Greek Pasta·Traditional
Hilopites (egg pasta squares)
A Greek dry pasta made from Greek durum wheat and, on the traditional lines, fresh milk and eggs, dried slowly so the pasta holds shape after cooking.
- Origin
- Greek durum wheat, milled and produced in Greece.
- Formats
- Retail bags and boxes 250 g to 1 kg, foodservice 3 to 5 kg sacks.
- Storage
- Ambient, cool and dry. 18 to 24 months.
About Hilopites (egg pasta squares)
A Greek dry pasta made from Greek durum wheat and, on the traditional lines, fresh milk and eggs, dried slowly so the pasta holds shape after cooking.
Flavour and character. Wheat-forward and slightly rich where milk and egg are used. Dough rolled, cut into squares and dried slowly at low temperature.
Who it suits. Grocery importers, Greek and Mediterranean specialty distributors, ready-meal producers. Ambient shipping worldwide, long shelf life suits distant markets.
| Origin | Greek durum wheat, milled and produced in Greece. |
|---|---|
| Variety and composition | Egg-and-milk pasta squares, the everyday pasta of the Greek countryside. |
| Flavour profile | Wheat-forward and slightly rich where milk and egg are used. |
| Production method | Dough rolled, cut into squares and dried slowly at low temperature. |
| Packaging | Retail bags and boxes 250 g to 1 kg, foodservice 3 to 5 kg sacks. |
| Certifications and documents | IFS or BRCGS, organic and gluten-free lines certified separately. |
| Storage and shelf life | Ambient, cool and dry. 18 to 24 months. |
| Export markets | Ambient shipping worldwide, long shelf life suits distant markets. |
| Private label | Private label from one pallet per shape, with bag or box format to your artwork. |
Recommended uses for Hilopites (egg pasta squares)
Slow-cooked meat dishes and casseroles
Retail Greek gastronomy ranges
Foodservice bakes
Why buyers choose it. Distinctly Greek shapes that differentiate a pasta range instead of duplicating it. Private label from one pallet per shape, with bag or box format to your artwork.
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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