What does sumac taste like?

Tangy and lemony with a deep red color. It brightens a dish like fresh citrus, but without the liquid.

As a finishing spice on salads, hummus, grilled meats, and fattoush, or in blends like za'atar.

What is a good sumac substitute?

Lemon zest, or a squeeze of lemon, is the closest everyday stand-in.

Turkey

Sumac

Name: Sumac
Brand: Noble House Spice
Availability: InStock

4.84 reviews

Ground sumac with a tangy, lemony tartness and a deep red color. A finishing spice across Middle Eastern cooking, brightening salads, hummus, grilled meats, and fattoush without the liquid of fresh citrus.

Size

Origin: Turkey

$201.92per 20 lb · ships ~22.5 lb

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Single-origin, traceable to its growing region
Most orders ship next business day
FSSC 22000, Organic, Kosher and Non-GMO
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Sumac

$201.92 · 20 lb

Frequently asked

What does sumac taste like?: Tangy and lemony with a deep red color. It brightens a dish like fresh citrus, but without the liquid.
How do I use sumac?: As a finishing spice on salads, hummus, grilled meats, and fattoush, or in blends like za'atar.
What is a good sumac substitute?: Lemon zest, or a squeeze of lemon, is the closest everyday stand-in.

Sample reviews

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4.8out of 5

Based on 4 reviews

5 stars: 3
4 stars: 1
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Verified buyerJul 11, 2026
Deep red, tart, no fillers
Our man'oushe uses a lot of za'atar and sumac is the backbone. This is bright, tart, and dark red with no salt or citric acid padding it out. We make our own za'atar with it now.
Layla F. · Lebanese bakery · Dearborn, MI
Verified buyerApr 1, 2026
Fattoush, grilled chicken, onions, hummus. Turkish sumac with real acidity. Ordered the 20 lb and it's moving fast.
Chef Adam S. · Mediterranean restaurant · Denver, CO
Jan 9, 2026
So much more flavor than the small jar I had from the store, which I now realize was mostly salt. This is lemony and slightly fruity. Sprinkling it on everything.
Rachel G. · Home cook · Brooklyn, NY
Verified buyerOct 16, 2025
Very good sumac, coarse grind, good color. We repackage for retail. One shipment was slower than the others but the product has been consistent.
Tarek H. · Grocery and deli · Anaheim, CA