Description

Bodrum Ground Mahleb – Premium Natural Baking Spice

Create authentic bakery-style breads and desserts with Bodrum Ground Mahleb (Mahlep Tozu). Made from finely ground kernels of the wild St. Lucie cherry, Mahleb is a treasured spice used for centuries in Middle Eastern, Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Mediterranean cuisine.

Known for its distinctive aroma, Mahleb offers a delicate combination of sweet cherry, almond, vanilla, and floral notes that enhances both sweet and savoury baked goods. Only a small amount is needed to transform homemade recipes into fragrant, flavourful treats.

Whether you’re baking traditional Easter breads, brioche, cookies, pastries, cakes, biscuits, or enriched doughs, Bodrum Ground Mahleb provides authentic flavour and exceptional quality. It also pairs beautifully with spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, mastic, nutmeg, and vanilla.

Produced by Bodrum, a trusted brand known for premium Mediterranean foods, this product is packed in a convenient resealable pouch to help preserve freshness, aroma, and quality. The front of the pack also states 100% Natural and No Artificial Colours or Additives.

What is Mahleb?

Mahleb (also spelled Mahlep, Mahleb, or Mahaleb) is a spice made by grinding the kernels of the St. Lucie cherry (Prunus mahaleb). It is prized for its unique aroma and is widely used in traditional baking across the Middle East, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Armenia, and surrounding regions.

Its flavour is mildly sweet with subtle hints of almond, cherry, vanilla, and floral notes, making it an excellent addition to a variety of baked goods.

Key Features

• Premium quality ground Mahleb
• Made from finely ground wild cherry kernels
• 100% natural ingredients
• No artificial colours
• No artificial additives
• Sweet, nutty, almond-like aroma
• Ideal for breads, cakes, pastries, and cookies
• Perfect for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean baking
• Convenient tear-and-reseal pouch
• Suitable for vegetarian and vegan recipes
• Finely ground for easy mixing
• Trusted Bodrum quality

Perfect For

Bodrum Ground Mahleb is ideal for preparing:

• Sweet breads
• Brioche
• Tsoureki (Greek Easter Bread)
• Turkish Pastries
• Ma’amoul
• Cookies
• Cakes
• Muffins
• Biscuits
• Croissants
• Sweet Rolls
• Danish Pastries
• Bread Dough
• Pie Crusts
• Dessert Fillings
• Traditional Mediterranean Recipes

How to Use

Baking

1. Add a small amount (¼–½ teaspoon) to flour before mixing.
2. Combine with other dry ingredients for even distribution.
3. Bake according to your recipe.

Serving Suggestions

• Homemade bread
• Brioche
• Easter bread
• Butter cookies
• Sweet pastries
• Cinnamon rolls
• Traditional Middle Eastern desserts
• Greek festive breads
• Turkish bakery recipes

Tip: Mahleb has a concentrated aroma, so use it sparingly for the best flavour.