Greek Pasta·Traditional
Kritharaki (orzo)
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 Kritharaki (orzo)
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 mixing, forming and low-temperature drying over many hours.
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 | Rice-shaped durum pasta, the Greek staple for oven-baked dishes. |
| Flavour profile | Wheat-forward and slightly rich where milk and egg are used. |
| Production method | Dough mixing, forming and low-temperature drying over many hours. |
| 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 Kritharaki (orzo)
Youvetsi and oven bakes
Salads and cold pasta preparations
Foodservice side dishes
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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