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Zaatar seasoning

Zaatar seasoning is a savory Middle Eastern herb-and-spice mixture commonly used on breads, vegetables, meats, and dips.

Zaatar seasoning — illustrative ingredient image

About Zaatar seasoning

Zaatar seasoning is a prepared savoury mixture sold for sprinkling, mixing, or coating foods. Its composition varies, but commercial and household versions commonly combine a dried herb identified as zaatar with ingredients such as ground sumac, sesame seeds, and salt; colour, coarseness, aroma, and sourness therefore differ.

It is used on flatbreads, vegetables, meats, salads, dips, and other savoury foods, either dry or combined with oil or another moist ingredient. Its flavour and texture depend on the balance of herb, sumac, sesame, salt, and any additional ingredients.

It may appear as a coarse, seed-speckled mixture or as a finer powder. Packaged seasoning is sold ready to use, while mixing it with oil or moisture changes it into a spread, coating, or paste-like preparation.

Ingredient type
compound ingredient

Forms & related ingredients

  • Saltcontains · Zaatar seasoning → Salt
  • Thymecontains · Zaatar seasoning → Thyme
  • Marjoramcontains · Zaatar seasoning → Marjoram
  • Sumaccontains · Zaatar seasoning → Sumac
  • Sesame Seedcontains · Zaatar seasoning → Sesame Seed
  • Oreganocontains · Zaatar seasoning → Oregano

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Where zaatar seasoning appears

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Breads

Ingredient connections awaiting review · Coverage is still growing, including packaged snacks.

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Local names for zaatar seasoning

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

Zaatar seasoning

English

za'atar seasoning

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Zaatar seasoning nutrition & diet

Zaatar seasoning nutritional value

Product example: ZA'ATAR SEASONING, ZA'ATAR (Lunds Inc)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
0kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
0.0g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Portions & preparation

Treat zaatar seasoning as a variable dry compound ingredient, not as a standardized herb. Check the package recipe and use amount, especially when it is mixed with oil, spread on dough, or incorporated into dips, because the surrounding preparation may contribute substantially to the finished portion.

Compare the right form: Reference the exact packaged zaatar seasoning, including its dry blend, milling, added salt, and any carrier; brand and recipe composition matter.

Diet considerations

A seasoning based on herbs and spices is generally plant-derived, but this compound ingredient requires its label or recipe to establish the full composition. Compatibility changes with sesame, cereal ingredients, dairy, animal-derived flavourings, or coatings. Bread, flatbread, grains, and portion size can create a more pronounced carbohydrate pattern.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    May be compatible
  • Vegetarian
    May be compatible
  • Pescatarian
    May be compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Vegetarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Pescatarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — ZA'ATAR SEASONING, ZA'ATAR ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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