Herb or Spice
Mahleb
About This Entry
Mahleb is ground from the pits of a wild cherry species, giving Greek Easter bread and Middle Eastern pastries a distinctive almond-and-cherry aroma — its delicate seed note pairs with dessert wines and oaked whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Moscato — Mahleb cherry-almond spice suits Moscato in Middle Eastern pastry and bread accent.
Common Culinary Uses
- lamb leg
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Prunus mahaleb
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Mahleb
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Prunus mahaleb
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent