ORIENTAL SPECIALTIES
Discover the finest oriental specialties straight from the Middle East, the Arab world, Turkey and Persia.
Our range covers everything from traditional baklava, dates and spices to halal meat, cheeses, oriental sauces and drinks. Treat yourself to flavours that taste like home, or discover new exotic delicacies that will delight any lover of authentic cuisine.
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Salami and meat products
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Nuts and savoury snacks
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Fruit and vegetables
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Bread and bakery
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Soups
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Rice and legumes
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Frozen food
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Pantry staples
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Sweets
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Arabic breakfast
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Traditional dried molokhia (jute mallow) leaves from Durra featuring a mild, herbal, and earthy flavor. Essential for preparing the classic Middle Eastern dish Molokhia, typically cooked with chicken or minced meat, garlic, and ground coriander, served alongside rice.
A premium mix of wheat bulgur and fine vermicelli pasta from Baladna. This traditional Middle Eastern combination offers a rich texture and a nutty flavour that goes beautifully with meat and vegetable dishes. Bulgur with vermicelli is ideal for making hearty pilafs; before cooking it is recommended to fry the mix briefly in butter or oil to bring out the aroma.
Dried hibiscus flowers with a distinctly tart flavour, good for making a refreshing tea or traditional drinks.
A traditional Syrian pepper paste made from ground red peppers. It is distinguished by a rich, concentrated flavour and a deep colour. It is an indispensable part of Middle Eastern cuisine, where it serves as a base for sauces, a marinade for meat, or as a spicy spread on fresh bread and flatbreads.
Sterilised large-grain fava beans from Durra bring the authentic taste of the Middle East straight to your table. They have a soft, creamy texture and a pleasant earthy flavour. They are the key ingredient for the traditional Arabic dish Ful Mudammas – just warm them, mash them lightly and season with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and fresh parsley. They make a nourishing breakfast or a filling snack served with Arabic bread.
Canned fava beans to a traditional recipe, rich in protein and ideal for oriental dishes.
Pickled lupin (known in Arabic cuisine as thermos) is a traditional, nourishing and very popular snack of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. This yellow pulse is preserved in brine, has a pleasantly firm texture and a delicately nutty, salty flavour. It is an excellent source of protein, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. It is most often served as a nibble with drinks, sprinkled with lemon juice and cumin.
The sauce is ideal for seasoning salads, marinades and oriental dishes. It has a rich sweet-and-sour flavour and gives food a unique touch.
Traditional Middle Eastern butter cookies filled with premium date paste and lightly spiced with cardamom, anise, and fennel. The tender, crumbly crust paired with rich, naturally sweet dates creates a balanced flavor that pairs wonderfully with Arabic coffee or strong black tea.
Grilled aubergine with an authentic oriental flavour. A smooth, tender texture, ideal as a dish on its own, as a side or as part of other recipes. Traditionally prepared.
Grilled aubergine with an authentic oriental flavour. A smooth, tender texture, ideal as a dish on its own, as a side or as part of other recipes. Traditionally prepared.
Sumac is a traditional oriental spice with a markedly sour taste, ideal in salads, marinades, Lebanese fattoush, on meat or vegetables. It gives dishes a pleasant lemony acidity and is often used in Arabic, Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine.
This finely ground dark bulgur (Esmer Köftelik Bulgur) is distinguished by a full grain flavour and a high fibre content. Thanks to its fine texture it is ideal for traditional dishes such as raw kibbeh (çiğ köfte), tabbouleh salad or as a nourishing addition to soups and a base for vegetable patties.
Traditional Turkish Gemlik black olives naturally cured using the classic dry-salted method in vegetable oil (Yağlı Sele). They feature a slightly wrinkled texture and tender, meaty flesh with a rich, authentic savory taste. Perfect for traditional Mediterranean breakfasts alongside cheeses and fresh bread, tossed into salads, or served as a flavorful appetizer with wine.
A premium mix of select nuts containing cashews, almonds and pistachios. The nuts are carefully roasted and lightly salted to bring out their natural flavour. This crunchy treat in a practical resealable tub is an ideal addition to social occasions and celebrations, or as a quick, nourishing snack at any time of day.
A refreshing exotic nectar made from ripe guava fruit, offering a smooth, slightly thick texture and a naturally sweet, aromatic tropical flavor. Best served well-chilled as a daily refreshment or used as a versatile base for mocktails, cocktails, and fruit smoothies. Shake well before serving.
Traditional Middle Eastern butter cookies filled with premium date paste and richly flavored with aromatic cardamom. The tender, crumbly crust pairs seamlessly with the naturally sweet dates and warm spice notes, making it an ideal companion to Arabic coffee or black tea.
Traditional Turkish Gemlik black olives naturally cured using the classic dry-salted method in vegetable oil (Yağlı Sele). They feature a slightly wrinkled texture and tender, meaty flesh with a rich, authentic savory taste. Perfect for traditional Mediterranean breakfasts alongside cheeses and fresh bread, tossed into salads, or served as a flavorful appetizer with wine.
A traditional Levantine speciality made from small baby aubergines stuffed with a mix of walnuts, red pepper and garlic and preserved in quality oil. Makdous is distinguished by a rich, gently tangy and salty flavour with the crunchy texture of the nuts. Ideal as part of a breakfast, of mezze starters, or as a tasty accompaniment to fresh bread and labneh.
A traditional oriental delicacy made from finely ground sesame (tahini) and generously covered with crunchy pieces of pistachio. This halva stands out for its dense, crumbly texture and balanced sweet flavour with a nutty undertone. Ideal as a sweet finish with coffee or tea, or as an energy snack full of healthy sesame fats.
A traditional oriental delicacy made from finely ground sesame (tahini) and generously covered with crunchy pieces of pistachio. This halva stands out for its dense, crumbly texture and balanced sweet flavour with a nutty undertone. Ideal as a sweet finish with coffee or tea, or as an energy snack full of healthy sesame fats.
A traditional Middle Eastern blend of spices, herbs and roasted ingredients brings an unmistakable, deep flavour into your kitchen. This red version of the popular za'atar combines aromatic thyme and crunchy sesame with the bold taste of roasted chickpea powder, coriander and ground sumac, which gives the blend its typical reddish colour and a pleasant fruity-sour undertone. It works wonderfully brushed onto flatbreads mixed with olive oil, for seasoning grilled vegetables and cheeses (such as labneh or feta), or as an original topping on hummus.
Premium green lentils from Aden Cennet are a 100% natural pulse of the highest quality, excelling with their full, gently nutty flavour and firm structure. Unlike other varieties they do not fall apart during cooking and hold their shape beautifully. They are a natural source of plant protein and fibre. They belong unquestionably in traditional Middle Eastern cuisine – they are the basis of the famous dish Mujadara (a lentil dish with rice and crisply fried onion), but it also works perfectly in fresh warm and cold salads, hearty soups or as a healthy side dish.
Red lentils are a natural pulse of premium quality with a delicately nutty flavour. Thanks to their quick preparation and high protein and carbohydrate content they are excellent for traditional thick Middle Eastern soups (such as the Arabic Shorbat Adas), Indian dal, spreads or for thickening sauces and stews. It does not need soaking and is cooked within a few minutes.
Ikleel Algabal falafel seasoning is a traditional Middle Eastern blend of selected spices designed specially for making perfect home-fried falafel. The balanced combination of coriander, cumin, garlic, onion and paprika gives chickpea or bean patties their characteristic aroma, a full earthy flavour and a light piquant touch. You can also use it in pulse patties, rissoles or vegetable mixtures.
Ikleel Algabal ground cumin is an aromatic spice with a typically earthy, bold and pungently bitter flavour with a warm aroma. It is absolutely essential in Middle Eastern, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine – it belongs unquestionably in hummus, falafel, kebabs, meat marinades and traditional pulse and rice dishes.
Ikleel Algabal ground cinnamon is an aromatic spice with a bold, warm, sweet-spicy flavour and a captivating aroma. You can use it in sweet cooking – in pastries, cakes, porridge, compotes or mulled wine – as well as in traditional Middle Eastern cuisine when making spiced rice mixtures, meat marinades and braised dishes.
Pickled lupin (known in Arabic cuisine as thermos) is a traditional, nourishing and very popular snack of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. This yellow pulse is preserved in brine, has a pleasantly firm texture and a delicately nutty, salty flavour. It is an excellent source of protein, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. It is most often served as a nibble with drinks, sprinkled with lemon juice and cumin.
Al Dana mixed pickled vegetables (Makhloul Mushakkal) are a traditional Middle Eastern side dish containing a crunchy mix of cucumbers, carrot, turnip, cauliflower and pepper. The vegetables are preserved in a gently sour brine with a light salty accent. They go wonderfully as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meat, kebab, falafel, hummus or in shawarma-style sandwiches.
Al Dana Halabi-type green olives (traditional Syrian/Aleppo olives) preserved in brine with a light touch of lemon and pepper. They are distinguished by firm flesh and a full, mildly piquant to fresh fruity flavour. They go wonderfully as a traditional mezze (starter), with cheese, fresh bread, in salads or as a nibble when sitting with friends.
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