Organic Sumac, ground

Product description

Organic sumac from Biova is a finely ground purple spice made from the dried fruits of the sumac shrub and comes from certified organic farming in Iran. With its fruity, tangy acidity it is used in Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean cooking as a mild alternative to lemon or vinegar.

Gentle drying and milling at Biova preserve the characteristic aroma, the natural purple to reddish colour and the fine, slightly flaky texture. As a pure bulk spice with no added salt, this organic sumac is easy to dose and combines well with many other ingredients.

In the kitchen, the tangy sumac powder adds the finishing touch to rice dishes, grilled meat, fish or vegetables and brings fresh acidity to dips and marinades. Organic sumac is also ideal on salads, flatbreads or mezze platters and can be easily integrated into everyday cooking.

Origin

The sumac used comes from Iran, a traditional growing region with a dry, warm climate and high levels of sunshine. These conditions promote even ripening of the fruits and support the intense development of colour and flavour.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The red drupes of the sumac shrub are harvested in late summer, carefully cleaned and dried at moderate temperatures. They are then milled without any additives to a fine, slightly flaky powder that is easy to dose and mix.

Key features

Typical are the purple colour, the fine texture and the fruity, tangy aroma reminiscent of mild lemon. Unlike many commercial products, this organic sumac contains no added salt and is therefore ideal as a bulk ingredient for professional users.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the country of origin, sumac spices can vary in acidity, colour and texture. Iranian sumac from Biova is known for its balanced, fruity-tangy profile and stable colour, while pure milling without carriers clearly sets it apart from salted blends.

Taste & aroma

Organic sumac has a fruity, tangy flavour with slightly bitter nuances and a mild, rounded lemon-like acidity. The aroma is subtle, with a fresh, lightly berry note, and thanks to the fine, flaky structure it spreads evenly over both cold and hot dishes.

Suggested uses

• As a tangy table seasoning for grilled meat, fish or vegetables.
• To refine salads, yoghurt dips, hummus and Middle Eastern mezze platters.
• For marinades, rice dishes, flatbread toppings and spice blends such as za’atar.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Iran
• Granulation: Fine / flaky
• Colour: Purple