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Mahlab
Mahlab, Mahleb, or Mahlepi, is an aromatic spice from the pulverized pit of the black cherry, "Cerasus mahaleb" or (Prunus mahaleb). It has been used for centuries in the Middle East and the surrounding areas (especially in Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Armenia, Iran and Greece) as a sweet/sour, nutty addition to breads, cheese, cookies and biscuits.
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