200 Grams Mahaleb Prunus cherry Mahlab seed Mahlepi whole Mahlab Mahlab ???? Mahaleb, also known as Mahlab, is the seed kernel of the St Lucie cherry (Prunus mahaleb). It is commonly used as a spice in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in sweet pastries and bread. The seed kernels are ground into a fine powder, which has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor, with a hint of bitterness. Mahaleb is a versatile spice that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. In sweet dishes, it is often used to flavor bread, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods. It pairs particularly well with almonds and other nuts, as well as with honey and citrus flavors. In savory dishes, mahaleb can be used to flavor meat, stews, and other savory dishes. It is also sometimes used as a flavoring in cheese and other dairy products. Mahaleb has also been used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits. It has been suggested that mahaleb may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and may also help to regulate blood sugar levels. Overall, Mahaleb is a versatile and flavorful spice that has been used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine for centuries. It can add a unique and delicious flavor to a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savory, and may also offer potential health benefits. Mahleb or Mahlab is an aromatic spice made from the seeds of a species of cherry, Prunus mahaleb (the Mahaleb or St Lucie cherry). The cherry stones are cracked to extract the seed kernel, which is about 3-5 mm diameter, soft and chewy on extraction. The seed kernel is ground to a powder before use. Its flavour is similar to a combination of bitter almond and cherry, and similar also to marzipan. Mahleb is used in small quantities to sharpen sweet foods and cakes. It has been used for centuries in the Middle East and the surrounding areas as a flavoring for baked goods. Recipes calling for the fruit or seed of the “?alub” date back to ancient Sumer. In recent decades, it has been slowly entering mainstream cookbooks in English. In Greek American cooking, it is the characteristic flavoring of Christmas cake and pastry recipes. In Greece, it is called ??????? (mahlepi), and is used in egg-rich yeast cakes and cookies such as Christmas vasilopita and Eastertsoureki breads In Jordan, it is used in ma'amoul poga?a scones and other pastries. In the Arabic Middle East, it is used in ma'amoul scones. In Egypt, powdered mahlab is made into a paste with honey, sesame seeds and nuts, eaten as a dessert or a snack with bread. In English, mahlab is sometimes spelled mahalab, mahlep, mahaleb, etc. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear buyer will receive the same product and specification Please look at the product pictures read the description ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can visit my shop at any time There are many health products Spices Herbs, coffee And All types of oils Musk - solid perfumes And Bakhour , Creams , Eyeliner , and many more products If you want wholesale of any product You can send me a message to take a very good price ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shipping : Shipping is by registered mail and takes from 30 to 40 working days Return Policy: We dont accept returns communication : Via messages only note: Dear buyer, your satisfaction is important to me, please ask questions if you don't like the products after they arrive before you write any negative review and you will be satisfied. Thanks