The celebration spice! Mahlepi (also known as mahlebi or mahlab, amongst its various other spellings) is a unique Greek spice with a distinctive, fruity taste. Mahlepi powder is made from the inner kernels of fruit pits from a native Persian cherry tree. Once the stone is cracked to release the kernel, it is ground into a white, sandy-coloured powder used in baked goods, particularly in Middle-Eastern and Greek cooking. 

• + Ingredients

  Mahlepi

• + How to use

  For many Greeks, the sweet smell of Mahlepi suggests the aroma of freshly bakedtsoureki, a traditional sweet breadgenerally reserved for Greek Easter and Christmas. The flavour and aroma is a cross between a sweet cherry and bitter almond, and should be used sparingly.

• + Country of Origin
  Product of Turkey
• + Storage Instructions
  Store in a cool dry area away from direct sunlight