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الفول البلدي Egyptian Fava Beans
Egyptian Fava Beans (Foul Baladi) Name Arabic: الفول البلدي (Foul Baladi), الفول المصري (Foul Masri), الباقلاء (Baqlia) English: Fava bean, Broad bean (Scientific name: Vicia faba) Botanical Description Family: Fabaceae (Legume family) Plant: Annual herb, growing 0.5-1.8 meters tall Leaves: Pinnately compound, dark green in color Flowers: White or purple with black spots Fruits: Long green pods containing
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لب عباد الشمس Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower Seeds (Leb Ebad El-Shams) Name Arabic: لب عباد الشمس (Leb Ebad El-Shams), بذور دوار الشمس (Buzoor Dawar El-Shams), زهرة الشمس (Zahret El-Shams) English: Sunflower seeds (Scientific name: Helianthus annuus) Botanical Description Family: Asteraceae Plant: Annual herb, can grow up to 3 meters tall. Leaves: Large, rough, heart-shaped. Flowers: Large yellow flowers that follow the sun (heliotropism). Fruits: Small oval seeds, black
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اللب السوبر Super core
Seeds (Super Seeds) Name Arabic: Loub Al-Bateekh (Super Seeds) English: Watermelon Seeds (Citrullus lanatus seeds) Botanical Description Seeds from the watermelon plant (Citrullus lanatus), family Cucurbitaceae. Features: Flat oval seeds (1-2 cm long) Black/dark brown with white edges Hard outer shell & oil-rich kernel Mild nutty flavor when roasted High in protein & healthy fats Main Types Black seeds (from regular watermelon) White seeds (from yellow watermelon) Super Seeds (large, premium selection) Health
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الفول السوداني Peanuts (Groundnuts)
Peanuts (Groundnuts) Peanuts are edible seeds of the legume family, enclosed in a hard shell. They are widely consumed raw, roasted, or processed into peanut butter, oil, or flour. Known for their rich protein, healthy fat, and vitamin content, peanuts are a staple in many diets around the world. Physical Properties Color: Light tan to
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الحلبة Fenugreek
Fenugreek Name Arabic: Al-Hulba (Fenugreek) English: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Botanical Description Fenugreek (scientific name: Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual herb belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is characterized by: Erect stems 30-60 cm tall Tripartite oval-shaped leaves Small yellow or white flowers Long pods containing 10-20 seeds Small, hard yellowish-brown seeds Strong distinctive aroma Main Types Common Fenugreek Red Fenugreek (with
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حبة البركة Nigella Sativa
Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) Black seed, scientifically known as Nigella sativa, is also called black cumin or black caraway. It is an annual flowering plant from the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. Its seeds and oil have been used in cooking and traditional medicine, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. Botanical Description The black seed plant grows to a height of 20-30
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الفريك Freekeh
Freekeh (Frikeh) Freekeh, also known as Frikeh, is a type of whole grain made from green durum wheat (Triticum turgidum subsp. durum) before it reaches full maturity. The wheat spikes are harvested while still green, then dried and roasted to remove the husks, giving it a distinctive smoky flavor. Botanical Description Durum wheat is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae (grass)
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السمسم الأبيض White Sesame
Arabic Name: السمسم الأبيض English Name: White Sesame Botanical Description White sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a flowering plant belonging to the Pedaliaceae family. It is an annual herbaceous plant that grows between 50 to 150 cm in height. The stem is erect and covered with fine hairs. The leaves are simple, ovate, and can be either opposite or alternate along the stem. The flowers
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بذور الشمر Fennel Seeds
Fennel Seeds Fennel seeds are small, oval-shaped, and greenish to yellowish-brown in color. They have a sweet, aromatic flavor similar to anise or licorice. These seeds are commonly used in culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic applications due to their rich essential oil content and health benefits. Physical Properties: Appearance: Oval, slightly curved seeds with vertical ridges Color:
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كراوية Caraway Seeds
Caraway Seeds Caraway seeds are crescent-shaped, brown-colored seeds with a strong, sweet, and slightly peppery aroma. They are commonly used as a spice in culinary dishes and possess various medicinal and nutritional benefits. Physical Properties: Shape: Crescent-shaped, ridged Color: Brown with light stripes Length: 2–5 mm Odor: Strong aromatic fragrance Taste: Warm, slightly sweet, and peppery
