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• Baharat

Meaning ‘spices’ in Arabic, this is a Middle Eastern ground spice mix that varies from region to region – it’s traditionally used on meat and fish.

• Saffron

This is the stigma of a crocus flower and one of the world’s most expensive spices. It’s sweet and fragrant, and imbues a yellow colour to all that it comes into contact with.

• Sumac

This vivid red spice is actually a dried berry that has a fruity, sour flavour.

• Urfa chilli flakes

Sometimes sold as ‘biber’, urfa is a sweet and smoky chilli with an almost black colour and medium heat.

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