Ground Sumac

Ground Sumac
Ground Sumac
Ground Sumac Ground Sumac

Ground Sumac

SKU
100296 001
Price:
$7.52
Net Weight:
3.1 oz
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Ground Sumac, Rhus coraria, is also referred to as sumac bulk, sumac ground, sumac spice, soumak, or sumaq.

Our Ground Sumac comes from the Mediterranean red sumac. It provides a vibrant red color and a straightforward, lemony flavor to dishes. Sumac contains 4% tannins by weight and pronounced acidity which comes mainly from malic acid. Ground Sumac has a pH ranges between 2.5-3.5, which means their acidity lies between orange juice and tomato juice. Ground Sumac is processed with salt to prevent fermentation from occurring; it contains less than 6% salt by weight.

There are two different types of sumac, white and red. Culinary sumac is red and all varieties of red sumac are perfectly edible. The second type of sumac produces a white berry and is exclusive to North America. The leaves and white berries of the North American sumac are poisonous and should not be touched or consumed under any circumstances.

Ground Sumac is popular with our Middle Eastern restaurants, Mediterranean restaurants, and independent spice store customers.

 

Flavor Profile

Ground Sumac doesn’t have a strong fragrance. The flavor is powered by malic acid, so it tastes like green apples or rhubarb with a bit of berry sweetness.

 

How To Use

Ground Sumac’s tart flavor plays well with the brininess of feta cheese, make baked feta topped with tangy sumac, add a teaspoon to Marinated Smoky Feta, or use it to garnish Quinoa, Watermelon, and Feta Salad. Blend it into a DIY Dry Rib Rub that you can put on ribs or use to coat Chicken and Sausage Kebabs. Drain yogurt to make a thick labneh—an easy yogurt cheese—and serve it with radishes and a sprinkling of sumac. Perk up your Homemade Hummus or Baba Ghanoush with a final shake of Ground Sumac. Or, take Ground Sumac in a different direction and use it to season ricotta cheese for a creamy and bright pizza topping.

 

Also Called Sumac bulk, sumac ground, sumac spice, soumak, sumaq
Species Rhus coraria
Ingredients Ground sumac berries, salt
Flavor Profile Sour, green apple and rhubarb briskness with a bit of sweetness
Oil content 13.5%
Recommended Uses Beverages, dips, mixed in BBQ rubs and sauces, garnish
Cuisine Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
How To Store Airtight container in a cool, dark place
Shelf Life 6-12 months
Country of Origin Turkey

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 tsp

Amount Per Serving

Calories8

% Daily Value*

Total Fat0g1%

Saturated Fat0g0%

Trans Fat0g

Polyunsaturated Fat0g

Monounsaturated Fat0g

Cholesterol0mg0%

Sodium76.4mg3%

Total Carbohydrate1.3g0%

Dietary Fiber0.9g4%

Total Sugars0.2g

Added Sugars0g0%

Sugar Alcohol0.0g

Protein0.3g0%

Vitamin D0mcg0%

Calcium7mg1%

Iron0mg2%

Potassium53mg1%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.

Reviews

5 out of 5
24 total ratings.

Erin R. (Verified buyer) 03/07/2022
I've only heard of ground I've only heard of ground sumac being used on occasion, but after reading more about it on Spices Inc. I decided to give it a try, and I'm very glad I did. I tried it out first in a chili recipe, but have also now used it in homemade hummus and I really enjoy it. It has a tart smell and taste and seems to work well with anything tomato-based or citrusy. I recommend trying it out.

mary i. (Verified buyer) 01/07/2022
Wonderful spice Great flavor, great aroma and very fresh

Colleen J. (Verified buyer) 10/18/2021
CJ We love the high quality of flavor that comes out of this! You are a preferred source for many ingredients we use.

Dorrett K. (Verified buyer) 10/09/2021
Always great quality products! We've Always great quality products! We've ordered several times since 2015 and have always been extremely satisfied with products and customer service!!

Frederick O. (Verified buyer) 05/08/2021
Vibrant earthy flavor. The basis Vibrant earthy flavor. The basis of many middle eastern dishes. This product was very fresh and fragrant.

Richard C. (Verified buyer) 12/30/2020
Very fresh, good flavor. Very fresh, good flavor.

Kathryn M. (Verified buyer) 11/22/2020
Great size. Use generously with Great size. Use generously with rice

Gary T. (Verified buyer) 09/13/2020
No comparison to sumac found No comparison to sumac found at the supermarkets. Much higher quality and much fresher. Finding more and more ways to use this wonderful spice. Recently tried it on a lightly oiled and warmed flat bread sprinkled with sumac. Could make a meal of it.

frances f. (Verified buyer) 07/11/2020
Tastes great Tastes great

Janet D. (Verified buyer) 04/21/2020
Sumac Bliss The first experiment with Sumac was a recipe found online for Almond Sumac Raspberry Cake. I used blueberries and it was devoured by the family with lots of curiosity about the delicious "mystery taste"! It had a subtle lemon-ginger-ish flavor and will be a regular for us! I look forward to new uses for this product.
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