Zahtar Spice Blend
£ 3.25
Gluten free
Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly
100% natural
Hand packed in UK
Zahtar, Za’atar or Zaatar is a highly versatile, herbal mix of spices including toasted sesame seeds, sumac and thyme. The spice mix is known as a gateway into Middle Eastern cuisine and it’s no surprise to learn that this spice mix dates back to ancient times. Originating in the Levantine region, which includes Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel and Palestine, “zahtar” comes from the Arabic word for thyme, which is one of its key ingredients.
Zahtar has become a modern kitchen staple thanks to its distinctive and aromatic flavour profile – it has a combination of earthy, nutty, and tangy notes from the thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac. The spice mix is used for roasting poultry, fish and vegetables. It can season eggs, grains and salads or flavour marinades, dips and dressings.
Throughout the Middle East, Zahtar is enjoyed with bread but Arabic regions use the spice mix differently. Some mix with oil and spread over flatbreads, while others add it to the dough and bake. To offer a plate of zahtar spice blend with olive oil and bread has always been a traditional symbol of hospitality in the region – you dip the bread in the oil, then the zahtar, which creates a tasty. more-ish snack.
Learn more by reading our blog post Zahtar spice blend uncovered. Buy Zahtar in a spice tin.
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Ingredients
Nutritional Information
Energy 1958.07KJ/467.68kcal, Fats 26.14g, of which saturates 4.87g, Carbohydrate 17.98g, of which sugars 7.31g, Fibre 32.13g, Protein 8.00g, Salt 2.50g
Reviews (10)
10 reviews for Zahtar Spice Blend
Gluten free
Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly
100% natural
Hand packed in UK
Marie –
Amazing customer service, ordered online, 3 hours later got an email to say my order was been dispatched. Arrived the next day. First bought this as it came with a Hello Fresh recipe. Used it many times on chicken breast for a quick tasty tea. Have since ordered several more spice gift sets as Christmas presents. Looking forward to trying some of the recipes on the site.
Janet Bell –
Wonderful mix. I’m enjoying it with roasted courgette, onion, and potato, fresh parsley and mint and a dressing of lemon and honey.
Catherine Barrow –
Seasoned pioneers spices are always extremely good quality and this Zahtar is no exception. I marinade chicken in it with olive oil and it makes it unbelievably tasty.
emstert (verified owner) –
Really different and interesting flavour. Delicious and fresh, thank you. Packaging very convenient as well.
Pam Frost (verified owner) –
Delicious, and best when fresh, so this is the right amount to buy. Still haven’t reached the limits of it’s possibilities.
Cathy (verified owner) –
Lovely to find this spice at a reasonable price and size to use in my favourite recipes, I particularly like it mixed with olive iol and rubbed over salmon steaks…delicious
Pamela (verified owner) –
Once again found exactly what I wanted use as an ingredient or as a dressing good on you pioneers keep it up
Susanne Fitzpatrick –
Can’t tell you how happy I am with my Zahtar and Ras El Hanout – Absolutely Fabulous
Les Jordan –
This zahtar blend is certainly a hit. Tried it on chicken drumsticks as Nigella does and was asked constantly what I had used.
Barbara Scott –
I sprinkle it (Zahtar Spice Mix) over roast vegetables mixed with puy lentils and dressing, totally yummy scrumptious and addictive!