Cultivating the Culture of Food for the Generations to Come
No company has played a greater role to preserve the beloved foods of the Middle East and Mediterranean than Ziyad Brothers Importing. For over fifty years our family has traveled far and wide to rediscover these cherished foods to reconnect them to your family. From heirloom ingredients to newly discovered flavors to trusted brands, this bond from our family to yours has helped grow vibrant communities through food, building a foundation of heritage and generational values.
The flavor of allspice brings to mind cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper. Allspice is popular in Middle-Eastern, Caribbean and Latin American dishes to flavor desserts, side dishes, main courses and beverages like mulled wine and hot ciders. Our Allspice is derived from the Allspice Tree (also called the Jamaica Pepper Tree) and ground.
Ziyad’s Allspice can be used to season meats, soup, stew, vegetables, and baked goods. Essentially, this spice is a universal ingredient, but that does not mean all Arab food tastes the same. By pairing our spice with different ingredients, it becomes a unique, but familiar, flavor.
Our business began as Syria Bakery & Grocery, Inc. founded in 1966 by Ahmad and Ibrahim Ziyad, as a small retail outlet on the Southside of Chicago. We specialized in Artisanal hand-made pita bread and other bakery goods as well as a few, hard to find Middle Eastern products-it was the 1st Pita Bread bakery in Chicago.
Made from the best Middle-Eastern Ingredients
All of Ziyad’s products are made using Middle Eastern blends of aromatic spices – great for elevating every dish. Our lines of flavor boosters, sauces and MSG – free seasoning add vibrant flavor to grilled meats, chicken, rice, pilafs, soups, and any Arabian recipes.
We're the real deal
Ziyad Brothers distributes its 1,500+ products to the country’s largest retailers as well as local independent. Whether you’re enjoying our products for the first time or you’re a longtime Ziyad customer, we provide the authenticity You crave.
Perfect Pantry Essential: Allspice is used in Middle Eastern, Indian, Caribbean, and Latin American cuisines and boasts warm, earthy, and robust flavors. Perfect for meats, soup, stew, vegetables, and baked goods.
Complex Spice: Although not a spice blend, the taste is similar to cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper.
100% Natural: NO preservatives, NO artificial flavors or ingredients, and NO MSG.
Flavor Booster: Try with chili, spaghetti, baked dishes and as a substitute for ground nutmeg, cinnamon, or cloves.
Double Sided Shaker: Sprinkle the perfect pinch or spoon over foods.