Spice

Kernel

Mahleb kernel is the small seed inside the cherry stone of Prunus mahaleb, ground as a fragrant spice for Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern baking. Flavour is bitter-almond, floral, and slightly cherry-like—use sparingly in breads, maamoul, holiday cookies, and cheese pastries. Whole kernels keep aroma longer than pre-ground powder. Lightly toast then grind just before mixing dough. Too much turns baked goods harsh and medicinal. Source food-grade spice, not ornamental cherry pits. Store cool and airtight; rancidity and faded aroma are the main faults of old stock.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

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Ground Mahleb

Whole Kernel

Characteristics

Preparations

GroundRawRoasted

Traits

CrunchyRichShelled

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 484

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 24.9 g
Saturated Fat 6.78 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.09 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 11 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 41.1 mg
Salt 0.1 g
Total Carbohydrate 49.4 g
Dietary Fibre 35.9 g
Total Sugars 4.86 g
Complex / starch 14.2 g
Protein 15.5 g
Water 1.92 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 484 kcal
Water 1.92 g
Carbohydrates 49.4 g
- Sugars 4.86 g
- Starch 14.2 g
- Fibre 35.9 g
Protein 15.5 g
Fat 24.9 g
- Saturated Fat 6.78 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 7.09 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 11 g
  - Omega-3 1.11 g
Vitamins 89.5 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.96 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.48 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.29 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 37.6 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.84 mg
- Vitamin K 27.3 µg
Minerals 379 mg
- Major Minerals 377 mg
  - Calcium 53 mg
  - Sodium 41.1 mg
  - Potassium 283 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.1 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.1 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.15 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.96 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.48 · vitamin-b6: 0.29 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 37.6 · vitamin-e: 1.84 · vitamin-k: 27.3 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 41.06 · Potassium: 283 · Calcium: 53 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Seeds concentrate oil and protein for germination energy.

History

1800

Shelled kernels drove nut and seed snack and bakery trades.