The “Poriazi Family – Lemnos” has been awarded for its product, Flomaria Lemnos, at the prestigious Great Taste Awards 2018.
Great Taste, the world’s most recognized and significant food and drink award, honors the best in taste and quality. In 2018, more than 12,600 products underwent a rigorous blind tasting process, and among them, Flomaria Lemnos of the Poriazi Family received the 1-star Great Taste Award.
The judges praised its high-quality ingredients, rich aroma, and full-bodied flavor, recommending it as an easy, quick meal option that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.
The Importance of the Great Taste Awards
The Great Taste Awards are internationally recognized and supported by major London department stores and global food retailers. In 2018, over 500 expert tasters, including food writers, critics, and chefs, evaluated nearly 12,500 premium food products over 62 days, awarding the best with the coveted “Oscars of Taste.”
Products are assessed without branding or packaging to ensure that only taste and quality matter. The competition is fierce, with less than 30% of entries receiving an award, making each win a mark of distinction and excellence for both businesses and consumers.
A Legacy of Quality and Tradition
The Poriazi Family – Lemnos has been producing traditional Lemnian products using locally grown Lemnos flour since 1919. The family operates a vertically integrated production system—sowing, harvesting, and processing their crops on the volcanic-rich soil of Lemnos.
They are known for their consistent high quality and rich flavors, with a diverse product range that includes:
- Barley rusks from the local “Panagia” variety
- Whole wheat rusks made from Lemnian hard wheat
The exclusive flour produced from these grains is available in 1kg packages in AB Vassilopoulos and D. Thanopoulos supermarkets.
A New Milestone for Lemnian Gastronomy
Nikos and Dimitris Poriazis, third-generation owners of the family business, express their optimism and pride in receiving this international distinction on their first-ever entry to such a prestigious competition.
They emphasize that Greek gastronomy and local entrepreneurship are elevated through such awards, particularly when traditional products with deep historical roots gain global recognition. For nearly 100 years, their family has been committed to promoting the culinary heritage of Lemnos.
What is Flomari Lemnos?
Every grain-producing region has its own traditional pasta, known by different names—such as hilopites and flomaria. In Lemnos, the island of Hephaestus, wheat fields have stretched to the sea’s edge since ancient times. Using Lemnian hard wheat flour, the Poriazi Family creates the nutritious and flavorful Flomaria Lemnos.
A Celebration of Tradition
Traditionally, making flomaria was a festive occasion. Each summer, women gathered in homes, using freshly milled flour from the new harvest to prepare pasta for the year—accompanied by songs and laughter. The Poriazi Family has preserved these age-old recipes, using Lemnos flour to offer authentic, high-quality pasta.
ure Ingredients from Lemnos
Only the finest local ingredients are used, including:
Lemnos hard wheat flour (retaining its rich yellow color and full flavor)
Fresh eggs from local poultry farms
Fresh cow and sheep milk, pasteurized in Lemnos
How to Enjoy Flomaria
Flomaria is a versatile ingredient that can be used in both traditional and modern recipes. Some popular pairings include:
With rooster, grouper, or lamb
As a side dish, replacing conventional pasta, rice, or potatoes
Try This Traditional Recipe!
Below is a classic Flomaria Lemnos recipe to enjoy this award-winning product.
For more information about Poriazi Family – Lemnos products and their availability, visit:
www.lemnosbakery.gr
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