Ras al hânout

Râs al hânout (often written as ras el hanout) is a spice mixture with a rich tradition. Not five or seven flavours, as in many stripped-down versions, but hospitable and generous 'as much as possible'.

Râs al hânout also means, loosely translated, 'the best of the house' (la tête de l'épicerie) and is made from the best spices available. Traditionally, these were the spices from the region itself, later enriched by trade and travel with products from all over the world, including sometimes very exotic ones such as the Spanish fly. Rest assured, that is not in our râs al hânout.

The main flavourings in an artisanal ras al hanout are, in alphabetical order:

• al-kababa (cube pepper)
• asheb (asafoetida)
• bsibsa (mace)
• dar felfell (cape long pepper)
• dar el cini (cassia cinnamon)
• elbzar (black pepper)
• gouzt ettiab (nutmeg)
• habbt el mchebek (mustard seed)
• hil al habachi (kororima)
• khzama (lavender blossom)
• mgouza sahraouia (grain of paradise)
• allspice (pimento)
• old and nouar (cloves)
• qâqulla (cardamom)
• qrçoub (turmeric)
• rous el ward (damascus rose)
• ginger

A whole range of powerful flavours, in addition to which the root of the blue iris and tigernut are also welcome additions. The warm flavours are characteristic of what is called msâkhen in North Africa, which can be translated as 'warmer' in the sense of an aphrodisiac, an aphrodisiac. Hence the Spanish fly.

Smell and taste

The redder a ras al hânout the hotter it will be, due to the red chili peppers. A yellower ras al hânout contains more turmeric, indicating a milder taste. There is also a 'green' ras al hânout with green herbs, a mixture inspired by French cuisine.

The sweeter m'rouzia ras al hanout with  very present cinnamon notes, is often associated with Moroccan cuisine (sweet dishes, but also dishes that incorporate sweet elements, such as lamb tagines), l'msagna with Tunisian, and monusa with Algerian cuisine.

Usage

Ras al hanout is not used sparingly. In the north of Morocco, an adult eats an average of one tablespoon of it per day. For health reasons, because ras al hanout is also said to help against colds and digestive problems.

Features:

• our ras el hanout contains: turmeric, coriander, allspice, cinnamon, chili pepper, pepper, cardamom, ginger, cumin, fennel, nutmeg, star anise, citrus peel, fenugreek seed and bay leaf
• origin: North Africa (Maghreb)

Assortment

• available in glass and stand-up pouch (no test tubes)
  
• glass jar contains 60 grams
• stand-up pouches with a capacity of up to 30 to 500 grams
• larger quantities on request

Gift wrapping

• The jar is available in a tasteful gift packaging, consisting of a cube box filled with black tissue paper
• For an overview of our gift packaging, please refer to the gift packaging section

Save:

• store your ras el hanout in a closed container
• preferably store in a dark, dry and cool place
• at least good until June 2026 (06/26)
• This expiration date is an indication

Stock item

Ras el hanout is a fresh product that we keep in limited stock.  Please inquire about the current delivery time.

Batch number

The batch number helps us trace which supply an item originates from. It is stated on the packing slip and the invoice