Description of the spice sumac, popular in the East. What is its calorie content, what nutrients are in its composition. Why not everyone can use seasoning. Recipes for dishes that combine the spice in the best way. If you like these dishes, you can continue experimenting with the spice. Note that lemon juice can be substituted with a spice. In addition, using sumac in recipes, you can refuse to add salt, this seasoning is often recommended as a salt substitute.
Interesting facts about sumac
Sumakh belongs to the ancient spices, it is believed that it was used in cooking and medicine in ancient Iran and Syria. However, the first written mention of the plant is associated with the ancient Greek physician Dioscorides, who described the beneficial properties of the spice.
The name of the spice comes from the Aramaic word "summaq", which translates as "dark red".
In ancient Greece and Rome, sumac was used as a condiment that could add a sour taste to dishes before lemons were used to accomplish this task. The Indians used the spice to make a drink that tasted like beer. Sumac was also added to tobacco blends.
There are many varieties of sumac trees. However, the fruits of only one of them are suitable for cooking spice. Fruits of other types are either inedible or generally poisonous.
Spice, due to its rich color, is often used as a dye. Thus, for example, in the sausage industry, the spice has two tasks - to diversify the taste of the product and give it an attractive look.
By the way, in ancient times, artists added sumach fruits to paint to create a unique shade.
When buying a spice, be sure to pay attention to its appearance: the richer the color, the more fresh and high-quality the spice is in front of you.
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Sumakh is a little-known spice in Russia. However, it is unfair to deprive such a useful product of attention. Therefore, if you have no contraindications to its use, be sure to purchase the seasoning on your next visit to the supermarket. This exotic spice is not found in all stores, but you will certainly find it in large chain supermarkets.
