Description
Ground sumac, no salt, no citric acid – coarse, deep red and lemony.
Edi Gourmet Spice Ground Sumac is made from the dried, ground berries of the
Rhus coriaria shrub – the culinary sumac cooks have used for centuries. Deep red and coarsely ground, soft rather than powder-dry, in a resealable pouch.
What you taste
Tangy. Lemony. A clean, fruit-acid brightness without the sharpness of vinegar or the pucker of pure citrus. Sumac is what you reach for when a dish needs to taste alive but you do not want the wetness of lemon juice.
No salt. No citric acid. No fillers.
Some ground sumac is blended with salt or citric acid. Edi’s is ground sumac berry and nothing else, so the tartness comes from the fruit, not from additives.
How to use it
- Fattoush salad: the classic – tossed with greens, sumac dressing, crisped pita
- Hummus and labneh: a heavy pinch on top, with olive oil
- Grilled meats and kebabs: rub into lamb, chicken, or fish before grilling
- Roasted vegetables: finish over roasted onions, eggplant, or carrots
- Eggs: on fried, poached, or scrambled – replaces lemon and salt at once
- Yogurt sauces and dips: stirred in or sprinkled on top
More ideas, from sumac onions to potato salad, in our guide to sumac.
Is this the same sumac that grows wild in Canada?
No. Culinary sumac (
Rhus coriaria) is a different species from the staghorn sumac that grows wild across eastern Canada. Both are in the same plant family, but only
Rhus coriaria is used as a spice. Poison sumac (
Toxicodendron vernix) is a third species – not related to the culinary spice and not relevant to anything you would buy in a pouch.
Sourcing and packaging
Sourced from Turkey, where culinary sumac has been a kitchen staple for generations. Ground coarse, so it sprinkles as flakes, not dust. Sealed in a resealable pouch to keep the aroma fresh. 113 g (4 oz).
Frequently asked
What does sumac taste like? Tangy and lemony, with a deep fruit-acid flavor and a faintly earthy finish. Less sharp than lemon juice, with none of vinegar’s bite.
What can I use instead of sumac? Nothing matches it exactly. A squeeze of lemon plus a pinch of salt gets you close on acidity but misses the depth. Once you cook with real sumac, the substitutes feel thin.
Is sumac the same as zaatar? No. Zaatar is a spice blend that often contains sumac alongside thyme, sesame, and salt. Sumac is the single-ingredient spice on its own.
How is sumac different from paprika? Paprika is sweet and earthy from dried red peppers. Sumac is tangy and bright from dried berries. They look similar in color but taste nothing alike.
How long does it last? Sealed and stored away from heat and light, about 12 months at full flavor. The color stays vivid for longer than that, but the tang fades.
Where can I buy ground sumac in Canada? You can buy ground sumac directly from Edi Gourmet Spice at edigourmetspice.com, which ships across Canada, or on Amazon.ca. Edi is a Canadian brand based in New Brunswick specialising in Turkish and Middle Eastern spices.
Does Edi’s ground sumac contain salt? No. Edi Gourmet Spice ground sumac is ground sumac berry with no added salt, citric acid or fillers.
Does Edi Gourmet Spice ship sumac across Canada? Yes. Edi Gourmet Spice ships ground sumac Canada-wide from within Canada, and the same product is available on Amazon.ca.
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Amazon Customer –
I am a sumac lover! And I have been looking for a brand based in Turkey, I finally found one! It is 100% natural, tastes great and smells awesome!!!! It adds a unique taste to my salads and home made hummus! Strongly recommended!
Speedbird –
We haven’t used it yet but it looks good so far nice rich burgundy color which shows its fresh well update once use it.
yuksel –
It is a very good quality spice. We really like it.
Oks –
I like the flavor and everything, just one issue with the package, the bag that contained the sumac had a hole and the shipping bas was coated inside with sumac. Nothing wrong with the sumac, just the packaging.
Donna K English –
I’m very happy with size and flavor of product
Talisman –
This sumac is moist as it should be (it should never be dry if you are after a fresh sumac), unexpectedly fresh and deep in color. It is a regular coarse grind, which is the most available sort in the markets. I personally prefer fine ground sumac, but I guess they are only available in local towns where they are produced in small batches.
2/13/2022 Edit: I received the same quality and fresh product on my second order. It seems I will continue to be a repeat customer. Keep up the good work!
Lamertcia –
Tastes like the sumac I had in Turkey.
The color is deep red and the taste is bright and fruity.
Smile –
I purchased this at the recommendation of someone who said it adds flavor to anything you want to. After purchasing, I used this in my cooking, first just a little bit, then more and more, but it didn’t make any difference in my cooking. No good taste as described by this person. It didn’t enhance the food tasting no matter how much I put. So I don’t know what to do now but got stuck with this package.
Gilbert Tafoya –
My wife and I were introduced to Sumac last year at a restaurant. We fell in love with the taste. We’ve bought hummus before at the store and had it with dishes at some Middle Eastern restaurants as well. We didn’t know what that lightly sprinkled reddish spice was that was added on the hummus. Now that we know I bought this from you guys. I’m glad I did. I made some homemade hummus this past week and I sprinkled a generous amount on top of the hummus. Loving it. Going to find more dishes that I can use it on. Thank you so much.
Amazon Customer –
Didn’t know what to expect.
Paula –
Super fresh and fragrant. A great way to buy spices I cannot find in local stores.
S Marie Jackson –
Exactly what I expected. Great product. Great value.
Amazon Customer –
Sumac comes in a well sealed bag. It is fresh and flavorful. Just what I was looking for.
mallory –
Super tasty and is a beautiful color. I’d say this is even better than the stuff you get at Persian food restaurants.
Carry S. –
Great tasting Sumac.
Violet –
This is really tasty sumac – not sure if salt was added but it is moist and fresh 🙂
Lady Macbeth –
I was skeptical to buy a spice online but this was tightly packaged and the contents were fresh. I was impressed with the quality of the sumac, and based on the price I saw at the local Turkish market, this one is comparable. I would repurchase.
HellishHybrid –
I purchased a bag of this. Was not disappointed. You get quite a bit for what you pay vs what you could get in your local store. The aroma and flavor was very good, I used it to make a large amount of Za’atar seasoning and still have plenty left to make more for some time to come.
Jay Mey –
Had a nice sort of citrus sour taste. Goes great with hummus.
Would buy again.
W. Diaz –
Arrived on time, fresh, and at a great price.
BB5TWM –
My wife and I started making some Mediterranean dishes and we needed sumac for one of the recipes. We’ve not had sumac before but this appears to be very fresh and added a nice flavor to the meal. We did pour the seasoning out of the container it arrived in and placed in a jar to lock in the moisture for longer storage as it may take a while to go through it all.
AFisher –
I love using this on oven roasted veggies.
NIKA TAGIEVA –
Love this product. I add it to kebabs (sprinkle on top) and salads
Larry Miner –
Nice flavor.
Nicholas B Ladd –
I’m so happy to discover this spice. It gives a wonderful limey flavor. I use it in my salsa, guacamole and on a lot of meat.
Amazon Customer –
I liked the freshness and value
Amazon Customer –
Sumac tea is awesome and I have got hooked on it. Normally 1 tbl spoon will flavor 2 cups of cold water with a dark red color and a nice sour flavor. This product had no flavor or color to the same amount of sumac in just one cup of water. I compared it to a dryer sumac and the flavor for this product is not there. I was curious why this sumac was cheap.
Segnetk –
This product has a good taste and is hardly noticeable in soups, stir fry’s, etc. as a nutrition additive it is great. What it will do for you would be hard to tell
Kazia –
Very nicely packaged and simply amazing. I will definitely buy it again.
Leti –
Adds a great deal of flavor to our food.
ellaINcinders –
Love it!!!
Pierre patenaude –
Excellent pour faire du zaatar
Closet Puppeteer –
Sprinkle this on white fish (tilapia or other) and roast. Gives a lemony flavor. Found recipe in Souix Chef book of tradional Ojibwe native american meals.
Vision Hive LLC –
So tastay!!!
Gil P. –
Unsure of the actual freshness
Lisa Shurrock –
Love it- great quality.
Max –
This is without a doubt the worst sumac I’ve ever had. It’s mixed with vinegar and tastes horrible.
Gosselin G –
Bon produit vraiment! Très heureux de mon achat!
Jackie –
It’s fine texture not coarse like other’s did try and has the sumac taste perfect enough for my taste
Morgan P. –
I like it, I just wish it was ground and not chunky!
Pogner de velo –
C’est pas super se que annoncé
Brigitte Jobin –
Vraiment bonne sur mes œufs
Fariba –
Large grains, I throw it out!
jihan –
This sumac is simply outstanding! It delivers an authentic, rich flavor that elevates any dish. Hands down, the best sumac you’ll find in Canada!
Naomi –
Excellent quality and quick delivery
ADR –
It is moist and aromatic. A lot more tart than I remember others tasting.I think the texture and humidity could be ideal in some dips like tzatziki or hummus.I may have to dry it a bit for a guajillo, mulato, puya and sumac powder blend I wanted to try. Not sure if garlic/onion powder, oregano, etc. would do it well. Unfortunate I can’t find reasonably priced dried aji amarillos on this site.I’ve not used it on anything else yet, but it’s incredible. Most are rather dull in comparison.
VanBizTraveler250 –
One of the freshest most flavourful brands of Sumac I’ve tried, I would buy again.
Erica70 –
Fair price for a decent amount.
F –
I am so amazed. The sumac is still soft! So delicious! It feels and tastes like the sumac berries were JUST freshly ground.Very highly recommended!
MR –
ok
Kelly –
Tasted bad. Cant return do stuck with it!!! Garbage