We welcome your questions and comments, so please email us and we'll do our best to address your concerns. In the meantime, here are some answers to commonly asked questions. If you need more details, feel free to contact us or drop by and visit our bakery shop in New Minas from Monday to Saturday or at the Wolfville Market every Saturday!

Q: What does “Saraj” mean and what are its origins?
A: Saraj is a Turkish word, meaning castle, or palace. The name of the bakery honors Sanja's birthplace, Sarajevo, Bosnia. Bosnia had been ruled by the Ottoman Empire (now Turkey) for about 5 centuries. It was named after governer’s court-citadel that was built in mid-1500s.  The whole city was built around that citadel.

Q: What’s special about your bread?
A: Saraj’s key advantages lie in the traditional baking and fermenting processes we developed many years back. This family tradition is a well kept secret: a balance of art and science that delivers otherwise unavailable products. Sanja’s European background contributes original recipes and techniques. Saraj uses only traditional tools in the creation of every product, where breads are kneaded, shaped and crafted by the artisan’s hand. Sanja uses her wealth of knowledge in nutrition and food design techniques to produce, by far, the best, incomparable products.

Q: Do you use preservatives or additives in your baking?
A: There are no preservatives, conditioners or enhancers added to the basic dough at Saraj, and our artisan breads meet and exceed consumers' demand for healthy and authentic foods. You could say we have a “healthy food obsession.”

Q: My daughter has Celiac disease.  Do you make gluten-free products she can eat?
A: We make a variety of delicious gluten-free breads, bagels daily and cakes to order. As well, we can bake lactose-free and sugar-free products for you. Just tell us what your special dietary requirements are and we’ll do our best to bake something that meets your needs.