What is Sumac Spice? Unusual Properties and Culinary Uses

What is sumac spice and what is it used for? The main species Rhus coriaria is used extensively is Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking sometimes indicated as the "secret ingredient" to many traditional recipes.
In this video we'll share more about the unusual flavor of sumac, why some powders have a salty taste, nutraceutical attributes plus a little about "sumac lemonade" and the popular za'atar seasoning. ~Enjoy!
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Additional Sourced Info
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Foods Indigenous to the Western Hemisphere, Smooth, Staghorn, and Fragrant Sumac: tinyurl.com/2v...
The Nutraceutical Properties of Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) against Gastritis: tinyurl.com/mt...
Physiochemical properties and medicinal, nutritional and industrial Sumac: tinyurl.com/mw...
Efficacy of Rhus coriaria (sumac) juice in reducing muscle pain : tinyurl.com/yh...
The effect of sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) powder on insulin resistance: tinyurl.com/4b...
Rhus coriaria L. and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels: tinyurl.com/4c...
Management of Smooth Sumac on Grasslands: tinyurl.com/mz...
Temalpakh, Cahilla Indian Knowlegde and Usage of Plants
Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest, C Kane
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Video Chapter Timestamps
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00:14 1) What is Sumac?
00:42 2) Taste of Sumac Spice
01:15 3) Where Sumac Grows
01:42 4) Main Cultivars
02:35 5) How Its Used
03:29 6) Things to Known When Purchasing Sumac
04:36 7) Za'atar Seasoning
05:26 8) Culinary Traditions of Sumac
06:17 9) Medicinal Folk Use
06:57 10) Sumac Lemonade
07:43 11) Nutraceutical Properties
08:37 Other Facts About Sumac
08:42 1) Related Species
09:04 2) Poisonous Sumac
09:54 3) Etymology of Sumac
10:09 4) Industrial Uses
10:29 5) Sumac Bobs
10:44 6) Invasive Species
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Disclaimers
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Disclaimer: All information in this video is for educational and general purposes only and is the personal view of the authors; not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or prescription. This content has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a medical professional to seek treatment for any health issue or medical concern.
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[@danam.8709]

Have 4 Sumac trees growing in my backyard. Collect the drupes every year, dry them and store for spice use, sooo good.

[@friedux2065]

I love za'atar as someone with Lebanese heritage. Often had it at home.

[@lovefalcon1111]

I love this channel! I have so many videos to go through now!! Thank you so much!! ❤

[@jefftracy3771]

It grows wild where I live in Pennsylvania. You can drive down the road and easily spot it in the summer and fall. I'm going to dig up some smaller plants and grow them in my food forest. Very tasty when made into za'atar and spread onto some flatbread or naan.

[@PariahThistledowne]

I have many Staghorn shrubs here in Arkansas, and love both BBQ and Mediterranean food...as well as Cherokee Lemonade. Sumac is great stuff!

[@wilma8326]

Thanks 🙏🏼 I use sumac it in salads

[@truesight91]

I use sumac for many savory dishes, I absolutely love it with hommus

[@JoseMartinez-df2db]

Sumac lemonade!! I love this Native American plant!

[@AChavez-p5k]

Fantastic great

[@SuperfoodEvolution]

Thanks!

[@jjsc3334]

The fresh sumac is bright red, then oxidize to dark brown.

[@mehnazjalil7661]

I like it

[@aminkeykha5546]

In Iran is used for kebab by everyone

[@DGraham-i3y]

Growing in the desert. Xeriscape?

[@MsCaterific]

🧡

[@shaheeninamullah9597]

I think this is called ,simbloo in Pakistan

[@susanpetropoulos1039]

American grocery stores are so late to the party! I can only find it at middle eastern stores.

[@toddm9501]

Its in Nixon's ketchup.

[@kareemmohammed5270]

much appreciated.