Sumac

What is Sumac?

Tangy, lemony ground spice made from dried sumac berries, common in Middle Eastern cooking.

Is Sumac safe?

Sumac has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Sumac is also known as sumac, сумак — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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