Sheikh Alattarin Sesame: White, Black and Roasted Seeds and Quality Standards What is sesame? Sesame is the seed of Sesamum indicum (Pedaliaceae), one of the oldest oilseed crops known; the ancient Egyptians grew it, and in Babylon and Assyria it was the principal source of oil... Single spices & herbs Spice seeds Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Mahlab: The Secret Aroma of Ka'ak, Ma'amoul and Kleicha What is mahlab? Mahlab is the kernel inside the stone of the fruit of Prunus mahaleb , a small wild cherry of the rose family (Rosaceae) that grows in Turkey, the Levant, Greece and Iran. The part use... Single spices & herbs Spice seeds Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Poppy Seeds: Blue, White and Black, Quality and Safety Standards What are poppy seeds? Poppy seeds are the seeds of Papaver somniferum , a member of the poppy family (Papaveraceae). They are tiny kidney-shaped seeds under 1 mm long, thousands to a capsule; only the... Single spices & herbs Spice seeds Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Caraway: Finnish, Dutch and Egyptian Origins and Quality Grades What is caraway? Caraway is the fruit of Carum carvi , of the parsley family (Apiaceae) alongside cumin, fennel and aniseed. What we call seeds are dry, crescent-shaped, ridged, dark-brown fruits 3–6 ... Single spices & herbs Spice seeds Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Mustard Seeds: Yellow, Brown and Black Compared What is mustard? Mustard is the collective name for the seeds of three plants in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae): Sinapis alba (white or yellow mustard), Brassica juncea (brown or Indian mustard) an... Single spices & herbs Spice seeds Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Black Seed (Nigella): Varieties, Quality Grades and Uses What is black seed? Black seed is the seed of Nigella sativa , a member of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The part used is the small, matt-black, three-sided ripe seed. In Egypt it is called ha... Single spices & herbs Spice seeds Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Aniseed: Egyptian and Spanish Anise, Standards and Uses What is aniseed? Aniseed is the small dried fruit of Pimpinella anisum , an aromatic annual of the carrot family (Apiaceae) native to the eastern Mediterranean, Egypt and western Asia. The seeds are t... Single spices & herbs Spice seeds Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Fenugreek Seed: Grades, Standards and Uses in Arab Cooking What is fenugreek? Fenugreek is the seed of Trigonella foenum-graecum , a small annual legume (Fabaceae) native to the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia. It has been grown in Egypt for thousands ... Single spices & herbs Spice seeds Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Fennel Seed: Green Premium and European Grades Explained What is fennel seed? Fennel seed is the dried fruit of Foeniculum vulgare , an aromatic perennial of the carrot family (Apiaceae) native to the Mediterranean basin and growing wild along the coasts of... Single spices & herbs Spice seeds Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Coriander Seed: Large and Small Seed, Standards and Uses What is coriander seed? Coriander seed is the dried, spherical fruit of Coriandrum sativum , a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is the same plant whose fresh green leaves are sold as fresh c... Single spices & herbs Spice seeds Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Cumin: Egyptian and Singapore Grades, Standards and Uses What is cumin? Cumin is the seed (strictly the dried fruit) of Cuminum cyminum , a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae) along with coriander, fennel, anise and caraway. It is a small annual native t... Single spices & herbs Spice seeds Oct 18, 2026
