MEET AGROZIMI

where traditional flavors are born again

WHY WE CHOSE AGROZIMI

We carefully select our Artisans based on a strict set of criteria and the belief that they share our own philosophy and values. We chose Agrozimi for their love of tradition, while still experimenting with flavors and techniques. We were especially impressed with their conscientiousness and commitment to quality, evidenced throughout their spotless production facility.

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Today’s Agrozimi is the result of three generations of hard work and commitment to quality. In 1969 Yiorgos Martavaltzoglou, a refugee from Asia Minor, started a bakery in his village of Aravissós, in the Greek province of Macedonia. His children, wanting to guarantee the quality of the flour they used, started a mill in 1974 and gradually expanded it to produce traditional pasta, like hilopítes and trahaná. By 2010, the third generation of the Martavaltzoglou family moved the business to a modern new production facility, continuing to produce the traditional flavors while adding new ones, like spelt, farro and squid ink.

We met brothers Kostas and Yiorgos in the spring of 2018, when they invited us to visit their site. There, they proudly pointed out the Italian-imported machinery, the pasteurized fresh eggs and milk (not powdered!) that they insisted on still using, as their father had…and we marveled at the spotlessly clean production lines and offices, while we basked in the scent of freshly made kritharáki. It was truly impressive that in Greece’s difficult economic climate, this family-run business has managed to thrive well into a third generation.

The reason for that clearly lies in the quality of their products. An Agrozimi pack is not your typical mass-produced pasta, and has a unique flavor and texture that is a testament to the Martavaltzoglou family’s commitment to quality. Kostas and Yiorgos continue to use Arávissos’ famous water and still buy grain from producers with whom their family has nurtured 40-year relationships. They have intentionally built their facility with high ceilings and plenty of open space to allow for natural drying chambers, avoiding high-speed drying ovens.

Zēlos is proud to bring Agrozimi’s traditional products to the US and help the Martavaltzoglou family thrive for a fourth generation.

Agrozimi is HACCP & ISO 22000 certified as meeting international food safety management standards.

The Agrozimi collection

Agrozimi Egg & Milk Orzo - Kritharáki $12.00

Agrozimi Egg & Milk Orzo - Kritharáki

$12.00

Description
Ingredients + Nutrition

Orzo, or kritharáki in Greek, is in every Greek pantry because its rich egg and milk pasta flavor make for the ideal quick and hearty meal. Made from durum wheat semolina, fresh pasteurized eggs and whole milk (not powdered!), this pasta is tasty enough to be enjoyed plain, with a drizzle of olive oil and dash of lemon.

Importantly, there are no preservatives, additives, artificial flavors nor colorants. For more information on all the Ingredients and Nutrition, click on the tabs above.

Why we love it

We love kritharáki as a more robust alternative to rice, a perfect accompaniment to any dish with a nice sauce, or in hearty soups. The 500gr. package translates to 1.1lbs., 10% more than the standard pasta packs.

How to use it

Need a recipe for your spelt kritharaki? You’ll find one on the inside of the label and here’s one more for an easy stovetop shrimp youvetsi.
INGREDIENTS: Semolina from durum wheat, pasteurized eggs, fresh pasteurized whole cow’s milk.
Contains: wheat, eggs, milk.

NUTRITION FACTS:

Serving Size: 2/3 cup
Servings: about 9
Calories: 210
Total Fat 2 g (2%)
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 45mg (15%)
Sodium 0 mg (0%)
Total Carbohydrate 43 g (16%)
Dietary Fiber 0 g (1%)
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars (0%)
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0.3 mcg (0%)
Calcium 20 mg (0%)
Iron 0.8 mg (4%)
Potassium 0mg (0%)
STORAGE: Preserve at room temperature, in a cool dark and dry place.

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Agrozimi Vegetable Pétoura with Squid Ink $12.00

Agrozimi Vegetable Pétoura with Squid Ink

$12.00

Description
Ingredients + Nutrition

Pétoura were brought to Greece by the refugees of Asia Minor and are especially common in northern Greece. Women would make this wide, flat pasta at the end of every summer, air-drying them under clean white sheets. Agrozimi has given a fresh twist to the traditional recipe, adding spinach, beets, red peppers, and squid ink for added flavor. Their festive, bright colors are a wonderful addition to any family meal and a special treat for your guests.

Importantly, there are no preservatives, additives, artificial flavors nor colorants. For more information on all the Ingredients and Nutrition, click on the tabs above.

Why we love it

We love these pétoura with a simple drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a grating of aged cheese so their colors can continue to shine throughout the meal. The 500gr. package translates to 1.1lbs., 10% more than the standard pasta packs.

How to use it

Need a recipe for your pétoura? You’ll find one on the inside of the label!
INGREDIENTS: Semolina from durum wheat, dehydrated vegetables (spinach, beetroot), red pepper, pasteurized squid ink.
Contains: wheat. May contain milk and eggs..

NUTRITION FACTS:

Serving Size: 2 oz
Servings: about 9
Calories: 200 Total Fat 2 g (2%)
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg (0%)
Sodium 0 mg (0%)
Total Carbohydrate 39 g (14%)
Dietary Fiber <1g (2%)
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars (0%)
Protein 8g (15%)
Vitamin D 0.3 mcg (0%)
Calcium 10 mg (0%)
Iron 0.7 mg (4%)
Potassium 0mg (0%)
STORAGE: Preserve at room temperature, in a cool dark and dry place.

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Agrozimi Egg & Milk Hilopítes $12.00

Agrozimi Egg & Milk Hilopítes

$12.00

Description
Ingredients + Nutrition

Derived from the ancient Greek láganon pasta, Greek women traditionally made hilopítes at the end of the summer, laying them to dry and covering them with clean white sheets. Following tradition, these hilopítes are made from durum wheat semolina, fresh pasteurized eggs and whole milk (not powdered!) and are slowly air-dried to retain their full flavor. They can be enjoyed plain, with sauce, or as an accompaniment to any meat dish.

Importantly, there are no preservatives, additives, artificial flavors nor colorants. For more information on all the Ingredients and Nutrition, click on the tabs above.

Why we love it

We love hilopítes served on a platter, with a rich sauce and chunks of stew on top - a wonderful hearty family meal. The 500gr. package translates to 1.1lbs., 10% more than the standard pasta packs.

How to use it

Need a recipe for your hilopítes? You’ll find one on the inside of the label! Or try our revisited Cincinnati Chili.
INGREDIENTS: Semolina from durum wheat, pasteurized eggs, fresh pasteurized whole cow’s milk.
Contains: wheat, eggs, milk..

NUTRITION FACTS:

Serving Size: 2 oz
Servings: about 9
Calories: 210
Total Fat 2 g (2%)
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 45mg (15%)
Sodium 0 mg (0%)
Total Carbohydrate 43 g (16%)
Dietary Fiber 0 g (1%)
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars (0%)
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0.3 mcg (0%)
Calcium 20 mg (0%)
Iron 0.8 mg (4%)
Potassium 0mg (0%)
STORAGE: Preserve at room temperature, in a cool dark and dry place.

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Agrozimi Spelt Orzo - Kritharáki $12.00

Agrozimi Handmade Sour Trahaná $12.00

Agrozimi Handmade Sour Trahaná

$12.00

Description
Ingredients + Nutrition

This traditional Greek pasta is made with the finest soft wheat flour and yogurt from cultured, pasteurized, whole milk. The dough is naturally dried and then passed through a sieve by hand, giving it a distinctive texture and flavor. Fast-cooking, trahaná can be eaten hot or cold.

Importantly, there are no preservatives, additives, artificial flavors nor colorants. For more information on all the Ingredients and Nutrition, click on the tabs above.

Why we love it

We love trahaná as the ultimate comfort food, in a simple soup with a pat of butter mixed in, ready in a flash. We add freshly ground pepper and another dollop of yogurt for even more tang. The 500gr. package translates to 1.1lbs., 10% more than the standard pasta packs.

How to use it

Need a recipe for your trahaná? You’ll find one on the inside of the label!
INGREDIENTS: Soft wheat flour, yogurt (made from cultured pasteurized whole cow’s milk).
Contains: milk, wheat. May contain eggs.

NUTRITION FACTS:

Serving Size: 2/3 cup
Servings: about 9
Calories: 200
Total Fat 1.5 g (2%)
Saturated Fat 0.5 g (4%)
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg (0%)
Sodium 65 mg (3%)
Total Carbohydrate 40 g (15%)
Dietary Fiber less than 1g (3%)
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars (0%)
Protein 8g
Vitamin D 0.3 mcg (0%)
Calcium 30 mg (2%)
Iron 1.4 mg (8%)
Potassium 0mg (0%)
STORAGE: Preserve at room temperature, in a cool dark and dry place.

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Agrozimi Spelt Hilopítes $12.00

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