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Zaatar

Levantine blend of dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac and salt.

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About Zaatar

Zaatar is a Levantine herb-and-spice blend described here as combining dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and salt. It is used to season flatbreads, vegetables, eggs, meats, salads, dips, and other savoury foods, either sprinkled on top or mixed into a coating or paste.

The blend is herbal and savoury, with nutty sesame, salt, and the tart, fruity acidity of sumac. Thyme gives it a dry, fragrant character. The balance varies among mixtures: some are dominated by herbs, while others contain more sesame or sumac, and the grind may be coarse or fine.

Zaatar is a dry, loose blend of greenish herbs, pale sesame seeds, and reddish-brown sumac. It may be sprinkled directly over food, mixed with olive oil for dipping or spreading, or stirred into dough and fillings. Moisture and oil turn the loose mixture into a paste or coating.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Zaatar nutrition & diet

Zaatar nutritional value

Product example: THYME ZA'ATAR PALESTINIAN SPICE BLEND (Canaan Fair Trade LLC.)

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

Calories
457kcal
Protein
14.3g
Carbs
21.4g
Fat
40.0g

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Portions & preparation

Use a reference for the specified Levantine blend rather than treating zaatar as a single herb. Consider the amount sprinkled and whether sesame, sumac, salt, or other components are toasted, ground, or mixed with oil, since preparation and recipe proportions affect the food contribution.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to a dry Levantine zaatar blend containing dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and salt; brand proportions may differ.

Diet considerations

This described zaatar is plant-derived, but compatibility depends on the exact blend and how it is served. Sesame is included in the stated recipe, while commercial versions may add other ingredients. Bread, pastry, cereal-based coatings, oil, dairy, or meat pairings can change the overall dietary pattern and portion-dependent carbohydrate contribution.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
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.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — THYME ZA'ATAR PALESTINIAN SPICE BLEND ↗. 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.

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