Middle Eastern and African flavors
Kalsec is also seeing growing interest in Middle Eastern and African flavors in the US, prompting growing demand for the spice blends za'atar (popular in Lebanese cuisine) and baharat (popular in Jordan, Israel, Lebanon and Syria); the spicy North African paste harissa (made from dried chilies, salt, oil and other seasonings); Ethiopian berbere (earthy notes characterized by paprika, onion and ginger with hints of fenugreek, coriander and nutmeg); and bezar (popular in the United Arab Emirates - similar to garam masala).