Mahlab

As Mahlab or Mahalab, Mahleb or Mahaleb, referred to the seedling from the core of rock cherry.

In the Arab cuisine (especially in Syria and Turkey ) it is used as a spice and baking ingredient with a sweet and sour, nutty flavor for centuries. The powder of ground kernel is mainly used for bread and pastries of any kind. Due to the high fat content Mahlab is not very durable.