Nut & Seed
Mahlab
About This Entry
Mahlab is ground from the pits of a wild cherry species, giving Greek Easter bread and Middle Eastern pastries a distinctive almond-and-cherry aroma — that delicate note pairs with Viognier.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- orange
- poppy seed
- wheat flour
At a Glance
Group
Seed Spices
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Prunus mahaleb
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Mahlab
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Seed Spices
- Scientific name
- Prunus mahaleb
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent