Zahtar Spice Blend | Middle Eastern | SpiceBloom NZ
Premium Zahtar Spice Blend
Earthy mixed herbs, tangy sumac and roasted sesame seeds for flatbreads, dips, vegetables, fish and everyday seasoning. 🌿✨
Zahtar, also commonly written as Za’atar, is a distinctive Middle Eastern-style blend combining earthy mixed herbs, bright sumac and roasted sesame seeds. The result is savoury, tangy and gently nutty, with enough texture to work equally well as a finishing seasoning or cooking blend.
Mix it with olive oil for warm bread, sprinkle it over hummus or yoghurt, add it to roasted vegetables, or use it to season chicken, salmon and flatbreads. Its balanced flavour adds interest without chilli heat.
Why You’ll Love Zahtar
A balanced combination of herbs, citrus-like tang and sesame crunch that adds flavour and texture in seconds.
Bright, Tangy Sumac
Sumac contributes a tart, citrus-like character that complements olive oil, vegetables, yoghurt, salads, chicken and fish.
Earthy Herbaceous Flavour
Mixed herbs create a savoury, aromatic base that works well in dips, dressings, marinades, breads and roasted dishes.
Roasted Sesame Crunch
Roasted sesame seeds add gentle nuttiness and texture, making the blend especially good as a finishing seasoning.
🌍 Inspired by a Middle Eastern Classic
Zahtar-style blends are widely used across Middle Eastern cooking, particularly with olive oil, bread, yoghurt, vegetables and grilled foods. SpiceBloom’s blend combines mixed herbs, roasted sesame seeds and sumac, and is packed in Auckland, New Zealand.
3 Easy Ways to Use Zahtar
Sprinkle it directly over finished dishes or mix with oil before cooking and serving.
Flatbreads and Pizza Bases
Mix with olive oil and brush over pita bread, flatbread or pizza bases before baking until warm and lightly crisp.
Fish, Chicken and Vegetables
Brush with olive oil, season generously with Zahtar and roast or pan-cook until the food is properly cooked through.
Hummus, Yoghurt and Dips
Stir into Greek yoghurt or sprinkle over hummus, labneh or whipped feta with a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Quick Recipe: Baked Feta and Zahtar Flatbreads
A simple warm flatbread topped with tangy Zahtar, fresh tomato and creamy feta.
→ 2 pita breads or small pizza bases
→ 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
→ 2 tablespoons SpiceBloom Zahtar Spice Blend
→ ½ cup crumbled feta
→ Fresh tomato slices
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📋 Product Details
| Product Name | Premium Zahtar Spice Blend |
| Also Known As | Za’atar |
| Style | Middle Eastern-inspired herb and spice blend |
| Packed In | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Ingredients | Premium mixed herbs, roasted sesame seeds and sumac. |
| Flavour and Texture | Earthy and herbaceous with tangy sumac and the gentle crunch of roasted sesame seeds. |
| Heat Level | No chilli heat. |
| Dietary Suitability | Vegan-friendly. |
| Best For | Flatbreads, pita, hummus, labneh, yoghurt, feta, eggs, salads, roasted vegetables, fish and chicken. |
| Storage | Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dark and dry place. |
| Allergen Warning | Contains sesame. Made in premises that also process peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds and gluten. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Zahtar taste like?
Zahtar has an earthy, herbaceous flavour followed by tangy, citrus-like sumac and the gently nutty crunch of roasted sesame seeds.
Is Zahtar spicy?
No. This blend does not contain chilli and is focused on savoury herbs, tangy sumac and roasted sesame flavour rather than heat.
How do I use Zahtar with olive oil?
Place Zahtar in a shallow bowl and stir through enough extra virgin olive oil to create a loose, spoonable paste. Serve with warm pita or flatbread.
Can I cook with Zahtar or is it only a finishing spice?
You can use it both ways. Brush a Zahtar-and-oil mixture onto breads before baking, add it to marinades, or sprinkle it over hummus, yoghurt, salads and cooked vegetables before serving.
Does this Zahtar contain sesame?
Yes. Roasted sesame seeds are one of the main ingredients. The blend is also made in premises that process peanuts, tree nuts and gluten.
Bring Earthy, Tangy Flavour to Everyday Meals
From warm flatbreads and hummus to roast vegetables, fish and chicken, Premium Zahtar Spice Blend adds herbs, sumac and sesame crunch in one easy sprinkle. Packed in Auckland and delivered NZ-wide.
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