Middle Eastern, Persian & North African Food & Ingredients

Aleppo Pepper (known as Pul Biber in Turkey) - this flaked gently spicy red pepper is a very popular ingredient in the Middle East and eastern mediter...

Sheets of Apricot Paste (Amar-El-Deen or Kamardin)- a very popular ingredient in Middle Eastern and Turkish cooking, particularly during Ramadan.Apric...

Date Syrup - this delicious, rich, treacle-like syrup is made only from dates and is a very versatile natural sweetener.Date syrup makes a great sugar...

Date Paste - a very versatile natural sweetener. Date paste is widely used as an ingredient in middle-eastern cooking and as a filling for pastries su...

Dried Black Limes (Loomi, or Limu-Omani, Amani) - add an aromatic, sour-citrus flavour to Middle Eastern and Persian dishes. Whole limes are boiled in...

Dried Limes (also known as Black Limes or Limu-Omani) add an aromatic, sour-citrus flavour to Middle Eastern and Persian dishes. Whole limes are boile...

Fig & Walnut Jam - this delicious fruity jam from the Middle East is perfect for bread and also goes well with cheeses, and pates.370gSofraProduct...

CLEARANCEFine Bulgur Wheat (Bulghar, Burghul, Borghoul or Cracked wheat) - use in pilafs, soups, bakery goods, or as stuffing.Best known as a main ing...

Freekeh - also known as Farikah or Frikkeh. Roasted green wheat that is widely used in Middle Eastern and North African cooking. The wheat is harveste...

Halva - a plain (without nuts) version of the classic, crumbly Middle Eastern sweet which is made from sesame paste.Cut into squares and serve with co...

Frozen kataifi pastry (kadaif pastry) - finely shredded filo pastry which looks a little like very fine vermicelli noodles or shredded wheat. Widely u...

Labaneh (or Labna) - classic Lebanese cream cheese balls made from strained goat's milk yoghurt and preserved in a mix of sunflower and olive oil. Del...

Najjar Pure Brazilian Arabica coffee with cardamom - a large pack of ground coffeed for making Turkish-style coffee, imported from the Lebanon. Dark r...

Pomegranate Molasses or Pomegranate Syrup in a large 500ml bottle - a thick sweet/sour fruit syrup which is used widely in Middle Eastern cookery part...

Lebanese Seven Spice mix or Baharat -  a wonderful aromatic blend of spices: allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, mustard, galangal and ginger.Us...

Mahlab Powder is made from the ground seeds of the St Lucie Cherry (Prunus mahaleb). This unusual spice has an interesting flavour - a combination of ...

Lebanese Mixed Pickles  - a mix of pickled cucumber, wild cucumber, carrots and peppers.  600gSofraProduct of LebanonIngredients: Cucumber, Carrots, W...

Pickled Peppers  - long thin pickled spicy peppers from the Middle East.  500gSofraProduct of LebanonIngredients: Peppers, Water, Salt, Acetic Acid 

Quince Jam - this delicious fruity jam from the Middle East is perfect for bread and also goes well with cheeses, and pates.370gSofraProduct of Lebano...

Mograbieh - also called Mougrabieh, Maftoul, Israeli Couscous, or Pearl, Jumbo or Giant Couscous, depending on were in the Mediterranean you are.Essen...

Molokhia - these dried green leaves are a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern and North African cooking particularly in soups and stews. Molokhia is ...

Moroccan Couscous Spice Mix - an aromatic blend of spices to give your couscous an authentic Moroccan flavour.100gSofraIngredients: Turmeric, Coriande...

Tagine Spice Mix - an aromatic blend of spices. Use to make a classic Moroccan slow cooked lightly spiced stew.100gSofraProduct of The LebanonIngredie...

Mosul Pickled Mixed Vegetables  - cucumber, carrot, peppers and wild cucumber in apple vinegar with a little turmeric and cumin. Typical of the Iraqi ...

Naboulsi Cheese (Naboulsieh, Nabulsi) - a large 800g jar of classic Middle Eastern salty, firm cheese seasoned with black cumin (nigella) seeds. Nabou...

Najjar Pure Brazilian Arabica coffee with cardamom for making Turkish-style coffee, imported from the Lebanon. Dark roasted beans are carefully ground...

Orange Flower Water or Orange Blossom Water is a very popular ingredient in North African and Middle Eastern cooking. Try adding a few drops to cousco...

Zatar (Zaatar or Za'tar or even Za'atar) is a Middle Eastern spice mix typically used to season fried and barbecued meats. Although the word Zaatar is...

Wild Cucumbers from the Middle East - whole small cucumbers pickled in vinegar.600gSofraProduct of LebanonIngredients: Wild Cucumbers, Water, Salt, Ac...

Nougat with Vanilla, Pistachios and Rose Petals - premium quality, handmade in small batches in Lebanon.80gSofraProduct of the LebanonIngredients: Sug...

Assorted Baklava (Baklawa) - a selection of premium quality traditional honey and nut pastries made with layers of crunchy filo pastry. Popular throug...

Preserved Lemons - whole lemons pickled in a seasoned salt brine are an essential ingredient in Moroccan and North African cooking.Fresh lemons are ju...

Ras el Hanout is a fragrant Moroccan spice blend with a strong, peppery flavour. The ingredients of Ras el Hanout vary significantly as traditionally ...

Rose Filled Ma'amoul (Maamoul) - traditional Middle Eastern shortbread biscuits with a sweet rose filling. 250gSofraProduct of LebanonIngredients: Whe...

Rose Petals - sprinkle these dried edible pink damask rose petals on salads or rice dishes for added flavour and fragrance, or use in Moroccan cooking...

Rosewater - a large 500ml bottle of rose water. Has many uses and is used extensively in middle eastern and north African cooking. For a delicate rose...

Split Broad Beans or Fava Beans - widely used in Middle Eastern and North African cooking, these dried split broad or fava beans are most famously use...

Ground Sumac - the spice sumac is the berry of a bush that is native to the Mediterranean region, and its natural red colour and delicious citrus flav...

Pure Tahini - this really superb quality Lebanese tahini is made from 100% sesame seeds. Hulled sesame seeds are carefully selected before being roast...

Nougat with Vanilla, Almonds and Figs - premium quality, handmade in small batches in Lebanon.80gSofraProduct of the LebanonIngredients: Sugar, Glucos...

Vine leaves or Grape leave vacuum packed - eat either as a vegetable (they have taste a little like spinach) or in a variety of dishes including stuff...