Organic Baharat | spice blend

What is it about / Product description

Organic Baharat is a finely composed oriental spice blend from Biova, produced in Germany. Warm, mildly spicy and citrus-fresh notes combine to create a harmonious aroma that enhances meat, vegetable and plant-based dishes alike. Visible black cumin seeds give dishes structure and a distinctive oriental look.

The blend of paprika, cumin, black cumin, mace, cinnamon, ginger and fine spices such as cardamom and star anise creates a complex yet well-balanced flavour profile. Biova relies on certified organic ingredients and gentle processing to preserve essential oils and aromas as effectively as possible. The organic spice blend can be stored dry, flows freely and can be used sparingly and evenly.

In Middle Eastern cuisine, Organic Baharat is traditionally used for lamb, chicken, minced meat and vegetable dishes, but it is equally suitable for tofu, dips and creative everyday cooking. With just a few pinches you can refine roasted vegetables, hummus, spiced butter or even coffee and tea with an authentic Middle Eastern touch. This makes the Biova spice blend a versatile companion for aromatic gourmet cooking at home.

Origin

The recipe is based on traditional Baharat blends from the Middle East and is developed and blended by Biova in Germany. The raw spices come from certified organic cultivation in selected growing regions with suitable climates. Thanks to processing in Germany, the quality of the organic spices remains reliably traceable.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The individual spices for Organic Baharat are grown according to organic guidelines and harvested at the optimum stage of ripeness. After drying, they are gently cleaned, partly finely ground and partly left whole to preserve texture and aroma. In Biova’s production facility, the components are then precisely blended and filled in an aroma-safe way.

Special features

Characteristic are the visible black cumin seeds, which add not only flavour but also an interesting texture to the dish. The combination of warm spices such as cinnamon, cloves and allspice with fresh citrus notes from orange and lemon peel results in a rounded, multi-layered aroma. Thanks to its organic quality and carefully balanced recipe, this Biova blend is versatile in use and easy to dose.

Differences in origin and processing

Baharat blends vary significantly in heat, sweetness and composition depending on the region. The version produced by Biova in Germany focuses on a well-balanced harmony between heat, spice and freshness. Precise grinding and blending ensure that the aromas develop quickly and evenly in the dish.

Taste & aroma

Organic Baharat smells warm, spicy and slightly sweet with notes of paprika, cumin, cinnamon and black cumin, accompanied by fine citrus accents. On the palate it shows a mild to moderate heat from chilli, embedded in an aromatic spiciness with hints of cloves, allspice, ginger and cardamom. The blend gives dishes depth and a distinctly oriental character without overpowering them.

Ingredients

• Organic paprika
• Organic black cumin
• Organic cumin
• Organic orange peel
• Organic coriander
• Organic mace
• Organic cinnamon
• Organic garlic
• Organic ginger
• Organic lemon peel
• Organic black pepper
• Organic cloves
• Organic chilli
• Organic allspice
• Organic cardamom
• Organic star anise

Note: Contains no typical allergens such as gluten, nuts, milk, soya or sesame as ingredients. However, traces of such substances may be present due to production.

Possible uses

• Seasoning lamb, chicken, minced meat or tofu for oriental dishes
• Refining roasted vegetables such as pumpkin, sweet potato and aubergine
• Flavouring hummus, dips, spiced butter as well as coffee and tea drinks

Product specification

• Country of origin: Germany (blend)
• Grain size: partly ground, partly whole seeds
• Colour: reddish
• Weight per unit: 1.05 kg
• Product type: Food / spice blend