Crushed Mahlab Powder, 30 G
The Turkish mahlab powder, one of the spice and seasonings of an aromatic odor extracted from seeds of the mahlab cherry plant. Mahlab is used as an added flavoring for baked goods in the Middle East and surrounding regions in addition to a significant set of benefits in terms of the body.
Turkish Ground Mahlab Powder
- Quantity: 30 g
- Origin: Turkey
- Free of any additives
- Product awarded Halal Certificate
What is Mahlab
Mahlab is a condiment made of ground seeds of a type of cherry known as the St. Lucy cherry or mahlab cherry (Prunus Mahlab).
Mahlab seeds have got a sweet and nutty flavor and aroma and mostly used with other components such as honey, cinnamon, and orange blossom water.
Most Prominent Uses of Mahlab
Mahlab is commonly used in the Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Greek cuisines especially in sweet baked items such as bread, pastry and biscuits
Mahlab is sometimes used in salty dishes especially in Turkish cuisine where it is used to flavor meat and vegetable dishes.
Mahlab Benefits
- Mahlab is used traditionally to assist digestion and alleviate digestion system problems such as constipation, bloating, and stomach cramps.
- Mahlab has been used as a natural remedy for problems of the respiratory system such as cough, bronchitis, and asthma
- Mahlab contains natural compounds that have got anti-inflammatory properties that might assist minimizing infections of the body.
- Mahlab encompasses natural antioxidants that may assist protecting the cells against oxidization and warding off chronic diseases such as cancer and heart diseases.
- Mahlab has a mild sedative effect and traditionally been used to promote relaxation and relieve stress.
Turkish Mahlab Nutritional Value and Calories
Nutritional values per one tablespoon (7 g) of ground mahlab:
- Calories: 30 cal.
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Calcium: 25 mg
- Iron: 0.5 mg
- Magnesium: 12 mg
- Potassium: 55 mg