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What is Zaatar?

What does Zaatar Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Spicy

Spicy is a flavor that brings heat and fire to food by creating a burning sensation in the mouth or sinuses. Spicy flavors come from hot peppers, horseradish, and wasabi. Spicy adds a kick and sometimes complexity to a dish and releases endorphins, creating a mildly addictive quality.

Ingredients

sesame seeds

Sesame seeds are the tiny oblong seeds from the flowering sesame plant. They are between 3 to 4 mm long and 2 mm in width. They are generally off white or black, with some that are a medium shade of brown. The flavor of the sesame seed is nutty and earthy. When roasted, these tastes come through strongly and provide a savory garnish to many East Asian dishes. Sesame seeds are also found in Western cuisine.

cumin ground

Cumin is a spice used in many cuisines around the world. The seed from which cumin is ground is a thin seed with a long body and tapered ends. Cumin is just a few millimeters in length and has a light brown or tan tone, which can look a bit grey. Ground cumin is light brown and has a flavor that is spicy, earthy and a little nutty. When pan heated, the flavor of cumin is both tempered and enhanced.

sumac

Sumac is a spice powder made from the ground-up dried berries of the sumac shrub. It is deep red and has a tart, citrusy taste. It is used in dry rubs and marinades, and is often sprinkled over a finished dish such as hummus.

thyme

Thyme is an herb used in various cuisines for its gently sharp and cool pungency. A minty edge is present in its flavor. It grows on thin stalks and has very small tapered green leaves with a hint of white at the edges. The herb is often dried and takes on a muted green color. It goes well in soups and with meats, grains and vegetables.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

coriander powder

Coriander is the seed of the cilantro plant. These seeds are a warm beige color with a round and slightly oblong body. The seeds are commonly ground into powder and tastes citrusy, warm, and spicy.

red chili flakes

Red chili flakes are usually made from cayenne peppers that have been dried and ground into small red flakes. The seeds are included and add much heat. The flavor is spicy and can be used as a topping for savory dishes such as pizza, meats and veggies.

Zaatar Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 teaspoon3g

teaspoon

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	11kcal	1%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	1g	0%
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	139mg	6%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Zaatar?

1 teaspoon of Zaatar contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Zaatar?

1 teaspoon of Zaatar contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Zaatar?

1 teaspoon of Zaatar contains 1 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 teaspoon of Zaatar?

There are 11 calories in 1 teaspoon of Zaatar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Zaatar?

There are 100 calories in 1 oz of Zaatar.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Zaatar?

There are 1606 calories in 1 pound of Zaatar.

How many calories are in 1 tablespoon of Zaatar?

There are 35 calories in 1 tablespoon of Zaatar.