Description
Terroirs du Liban - Delicacies from Lebanon
Product description
Pomegranate molasses is a traditional syrup from the Middle East, made from fresh pomegranates. It has a thick and syrupy texture with a tangy flavor. It is usually drizzled over savory dishes, salads and especially fattoush salad (the archetypal Lebanese peasant salad). Our Pomegranate Molasses is an exceptional product and a daily must-have in the kitchen. It is 100% natural and sugar free.
Our pomegranate molasses is carefully produced by a small women's cooperative in Akkar in the north of Lebanon.
Replace balsamic vinegar for seasoning salads and grilled vegetables. Used as a marinade for meat and fish. A drizzle on hummus or baba ghanouj to add a touch of acidity.
About our trade partner
Terroirs du Liban is a socially engaged gourmet brand offering authentic Lebanese specialties. A wide selection of chemical-free, additive-free foods direct from rural cooperatives and micro to small producers. Our collection of preserved foods embraces centuries of tradition and culinary heritage.
Terroirs du Liban was developed by Fair Trade Lebanon and is a brand dedicated to supporting rural communities throughout Lebanon and promoting exceptional Lebanese products. We belong to the global community of Fair Trade Enterprises (WFTO), which fully practices the principles of fair trade.
Principles
- High quality food from farm to fork.
- Trusted, ethically made products available in Lebanon, Europe, the Gulf States and the United States.
- Fair price for sustainability from farming communities and women's cooperatives across Lebanon.
- Authentic recipes and traditional know-how.
How it all began
The trip began with the charity St. Vincent de Paul. Philippe Adaime, Samir Abdelmalak, Joanne Karkour, Gabriel Debbane and Jad Bitar were taken to Lebanese communities in the south devastated by the 2006 war. Their first encounter was with the agricultural cooperative of the women of Ain Ebel, which produced herbal teas, sesame seeds, sumac and zaatar. The support they provided to these resilient women was successful and encouraged them to extend their experience to other rural cooperatives throughout the country where serious support was needed. As a result of the growing demand and success, Fair Trade Lebanon, a non-profit grassroots organization, was established. Its main goal is to help Lebanese producers stay in their community and export their gourmet Lebanese food products.
"Terroirs du Liban" is today the umbrella brand under which rural cooperatives and SMEs can develop their production and sustain their communities. The brand was created by Fair Trade Lebanon with passion and great appreciation for authentic Lebanese gastronomy, fine handmade foods and their unique traditional and tasty recipes. What started with a single French customer has grown into a beautiful success story with Lebanese gourmet products currently available in the most prestigious delicatessens throughout France and Europe." Philippe Adame - CEO
About the producers
Our producers are the main source of our high quality products. Mostly women's cooperatives and micro to small enterprises based in rural areas. Dedicated to protecting Lebanese culinary heritage and traditional know-how, they maintain high quality, sustainable production with the utmost respect for the workers, the soil and the finished product, contributing to both the community and the planet. All of our producers work according to fair trade principles. We help them strengthen their skills and develop their production, while providing technical assistance and capacity building.
Together with them, we offer you a taste of authentic and exquisite Lebanese cuisine with consistent quality and commitment to international standards.
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