Keto Collection - Za'atar Himalayan Pink Salt Blend - the Authentic Middle Eastern Mix of Sumac, Oregano, Thyme, and Sesame Seeds - 5 Ounce Pouch
Zahtar, or "Za'atar," is a centuries-old spice blend that is traditional throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Bright, tart sumac and nutty sesame seeds accent the earthy, herbal flavors of thyme and oregano, making it a multi-dimensional seasoning with a variety of applications. Virtually every country in the region has its own Zahtar variant, either emphasizing a specific ingredient or adding additional ones, and family Zahtar recipes are often closely guarded secrets and points of pride. In Jordan, Zahtar tends to contain more sumac, while in Lebanon it sometimes contains dried orange zest.
Israeli Zahtar often includes dried dill. Our blend, however, combines the most popular ingredients that are frequently found in Zahtar blends. Given its long history, there are a number of myths and folk legends associated with Zahtar. In Lebanese culture, eating Zahtar is thought make the mind alert and the body strong, a belief that traces back to the Lebanese Civil War of the 1970s and 80s. This fabrication was designed to encourage soldiers to enjoy simple cuisine during lean times.
As a result, Zahtar sandwiches are a common snack among schoolchildren before big exams. We opted to blend our own Zahtar after discovering that many pre-blended products use citric acid for tartness, allowing them to cut back on sumac, or are cut with ground wheat as a filler. Our Zahtar is pure and unadulterated for maximum natural flavor.
Our story: Founded in 2007 in the Pacific Northwest, Caravel Gourmet has quickly grown from a local brand to a national favorite by giving gourmet chefs and foodies alike the flavors they need in pure, natural salts they love. With Caravel Gourmet’s specialty sea salts, your favorite foods become better, naturally.
Caravel Gourmet’s specialty salts and seasonings are crafted here in the USA from exotically-sourced ingredients, so you can become the gourmet chef you’ve always wanted to be