Lebanese 7 Spice is a salt-free, MSG-free seasoning blend. It may also be called seven spice blend, seven spices, 7 spices, 7 spices blend, Lebanese spices or seven spice seasoning. In Arabic it’s called sabaa baharat, which literally translates to mean seven spices. 

Lebanon is located on the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea and is at a culinary and cultural crossroad. Some of the foods there have roots that reach back thousands of years and exhibit Phoenician, Babylonian, and Byzantine characteristics, along with more modern influences.

Businesses that frequently purchase Lebanese 7 Spice are: 

• Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants; 
• caterers; 
• olive oil shops; 
• independent spice shops; and 
• companies that manufacture bloody Mary mixes, cocktail mixes and dip mixes

Flavor Profile

 Lebanese 7 Spice seasoning blend is aromatic, sweet, and woodsy, and has hints of citrus and maple syrup and peppery undertones.

How To Use

Lebanese 7 Spice powder is a versatile blend that can go on a wide variety of dishes. Blend with rice and onions for the wrapped grape leaf dish, Dolmeh. Toss over eggplant and roast when making Sabich-Eggplant Sandwiches. Pair with ground lamb or beef and mix into Middle Eastern-style Meatballs or an egg roll-esque Egyptian Sambousek. It’s a convenient shortcut you can use when making a pot of Cincinnati-style Skyline Chili. Or, add to the mix when making Kalamata Olive Pizza for an extra dose of aroma and flavor.

Lebanese 7 Spice goes well with beef, chicken, pork, tofu, beans, some fish, and lamb, vegetables like eggplant, onions, and sweet winter squashes, greens, rice, olives, cheese, zucchini, and dried fruits. Perfect for soups, stews, marinades, relishes, and dressings.