Baharat

/bəˈhɑːrɑːt/ noun

A warm Middle Eastern spice blend typically containing black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, and coriander, used throughout Levantine cuisine.

From Arabic 'baharat' meaning 'spices,' the plural of 'bahar' (spice). The blend reflects the region's role as a crossroads of the ancient spice trade, incorporating aromatics from various continents.

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