Cured Sumac

This wild grown Sumac (Rhus coriaria) from Gaziantep, Turkey is chopped and packed in salt instead of hand drying. It has a vivacious flavor with notes of Sour Cherries, Vinegar, and Sunny Acidity. Known for heart-opening and Yin activation it reduces fire and boosts women's health overall. A classic Middle Eastern finishing spice which can be used in place of lemon juice, lemon peel and zest in any recipe.

The Alchemist Kitchen is proud to collaborate and partner with Burlap and Barrel to increase awareness in single-origin spices for both flavor and medicine. Join us on this beautiful spice journey of magnificent and often rare spices.

Flavor Notes: Sour Cherry, Bright and Acidic.

Benefits of Sumac:

• High in Antioxidants and Vitamin C
• Balances Blood Sugar Levels
• Anti-Inflammatory

Suggested Use: This bright spice can be sprinkled atop hummus or even eggs. Excellent for seasoning protein or for sprinkling onto a tomato and cucumber salad with olive oil. Spice it up and add this to lemonade or as decoration for your favorite cocktail or mocktail!

For something fun this can be used in a body scrub, or face mask to help tone and brighten.

Size: 2.3 ounces (65.2 grams)

Ingredients: Sumac berries, sea salt.

Meet the Make/Farmer:  Burlap and Barrel is a NYC company that prides themselves in harvesting sustainably and offering fair pay and direct relationships to their farmers, harvesters, and growers. They are pioneers in the single-origin herbs and spices game.