{"product_id":"sb-bak-37372","title":"Ground mahleb","description":"\u003cp\u003eGround mahleb is an aromatic spice known primarily in Greek, Cypriot, and Middle Eastern pastry-making and baking. It is derived from the seeds of the wild cherry \u003cem\u003ePrunus mahaleb\u003c\/em\u003e, ground into a fine, aromatic powder. It is an essential ingredient in tsoureki, Christopsomo (Christmas bread), Vasilopita (New Year's cake), and a multitude of Greek traditional sweet baked goods. Compared to whole mahleb, the powder mixes evenly into doughs and provides an ideally masterful result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe ingredient we use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use high-quality mahleb seeds, ground into a fine, uniform powder, raw, without additives or colorings. The color is a light brown-beige with a calming, glossy texture. The powder is fine and mixes evenly into doughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahleb comes from the plant \u003cem\u003ePrunus mahaleb\u003c\/em\u003e (family Rosaceae), a wild cherry that grows in rocky areas of the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Its use in pastry-making and baking dates back over 1,000 years in the wider Eastern Mediterranean. In Greece, it is a staple ingredient in festive Christmas and Easter baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAroma, color, and taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight brown-beige color with a calming, glossy texture. The aroma is unique: sweet-almond with slight notes of vanilla and cherry. The taste is subtle and palatable, with a slightly bitter aftertaste from the endocarp. It gives sweet baked goods the characteristic aromatic profile that cannot be achieved with any other spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix directly into the dough for \u003cstrong\u003etsoureki, Christopsomo, Vasilopita, and sweet breads\u003c\/strong\u003e for an authentic Greek flavor. It is also used in \u003cstrong\u003etraditional small cakes and kourabiedes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Caution: use in moderation because its flavor is intense. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mastiha-xiou\"\u003eChios Mastic\u003c\/a\u003e for another Greek aromatic pastry ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCombinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003emastic and anise\u003c\/strong\u003e for aromatic tsoureki. With \u003cstrong\u003evanilla and cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e for sweet breads. With \u003cstrong\u003ewhole mahleb\u003c\/strong\u003e (seeds) in recipes that require a crunchy texture. With \u003cstrong\u003eargan and tahini\u003c\/strong\u003e for exotic Middle Eastern pastry compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, glossy powder of a light brown-beige color with good flow — it is easily distinguished from the whole seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a cool and dark place, in an airtight container. Keeps for up to 2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains \u003cstrong\u003echerry endocarp\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individuals with allergies to the Rosaceae family (almonds, peaches, cherries) should use with caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew arrivals and offers are announced on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/www.SpicesBazaar.gr\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e page and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Aiodigoseyexias\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e channel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spices Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"50gr","offer_id":54964737081671,"sku":"SB-BAK-37372-01","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":54964737114439,"sku":"SB-BAK-37372-02","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500gr","offer_id":54964737147207,"sku":"SB-BAK-37372-03","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":54964737179975,"sku":"SB-BAK-37372-04","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/1805\/5751\/files\/spices-bazaar-ground-mahleb-top-view.webp?v=1789590710","url":"https:\/\/spices-bazaar-2.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/sb-bak-37372","provider":"Spices Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}