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Mantije – a piece of tradition

Submitted by J. Mikhail on
Mantije – a piece of tradition

Mantije are a type of traditional pie that is often treated as the queen among pies. They are made all over the Balkans but their origin is unknown. Mantije or buredžici are a very popular and delicious dish found all over the Balkans and it is prepeared using phyllo dough. What makes this product special is the specific way in which its perpared accoridng to a recipe several hundred years old, which we have improved with innovative ideas and modern technology in our production. 

Mantije are a dish made of phyllo dough using fillings of various types into small bite size pieces. In Serbia, mantije are rolled into dough squares, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina they are rolled in small sticks.  Traditionall, the filling is made from minced beef meat with fried onion, chicken meat, or cheese and spinach mixture. We have developed a chocolate option too. They were named after the uniform of Orthodox priests - the mantle. These small tasty snacks provide customers with a unique taste of tradition. Customers can buy them frozen and bake them in their homes to enjoy the special taste and aroma. We started production of mantije in 2019.  A fast lifestyle and a desire for good flavors have led us to another traditional delicacy. Our Mantije are proof that good taste can last a generation.

MBA Centar was the first company to release this product on the domestic and international market. This attractive home-made product enriched the offer of deep-frozen meals and affirmed the traditional cuisine of our area, and made it easier for customers to prepare this traditionally demanding recipe.

MBA Centar Sarajevo, Hasana Merdzanovica 3, Vogosca, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Nedzad Biberovic
nedzad.biberovic@mbacentar.ba
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Our story begins in 1992 at the small bakery in the neighborhood. Since then, we have been developing new ideas and products to make people’s lives tasty and nice. We are fascinated by good flavor and food. As a result of our commitment to our clients, we offer products perfect in taste, design and service. We have presented the unique culinary tradition of our area around the world with the special aroma and taste of sweet and savory products of jufka*. (traditional phyllo dough from Bosnia and Herzegovina). Every invention and product has been powered by generations of employees who are inspired to make a difference. Their motivation is to improve people’s lives. We are responsible for the resources we use in our production. We use bioenergy in our eco-efficient production, while energy surplus we use to heat water and facilities. Our distribution vehicles are driven by natural gas and our packaging is suitable for recycling. We produce sweet and savory delicacies using row materials without GMO in an innovative way and offer consumers a better choice of food, without compromising its taste and value. Our business is aligned with the world’s most stringent food safety and quality standards.