Native to the Mediterranean, the sumac bush from the Anacardiaceae family produces deep red berries, which are dried and ground into a coarse powder.

Sumac is known to have multiple health benefits, research shows that sumac is rich with antioxidants, bioactive substances with antimicrobial, anticancer properties, and many other benefits.

Residents of small Palestinian villages (mostly female farmers) harvest sumac from the sumac trees located that grow in the hills. It is then sundried, carefully selected, cleaned, and then ground to produce the natural sumac spice without any preservatives or additives.

It is widely used in preparing various dishes that include rice, vegetables, and meat. Because of its dark red color and sharp acidic taste, it is also used to decorate traditional dishes such as humus . It is used in traditional Palestinian dishes from salad (Fattoush) to the main course (Musakhan), giving a fresh, citrusy flavor to dishes. 120 g (4.23 oz)