{"title":"Chefs' Favorites","description":"Chefs love our spices. Here's the top-selling spices for restaurants.","products":[{"product_id":"ground-cinnamon-verum","title":"Cinnamon Verum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Cinnamon Verum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (aka Ceylon cinnamon or \"true\" cinnamon) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis complex, herbal and a little savory, with notes of pine, citrus peel and sea salt. It comes from Zanzibar, where our partner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efarmers harvest the inner bark of the cinnamon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etree, then dry and grind it. It's perfect for savory \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edishes like tomato sauces, stews, chili and barbecue rubs. It's often used in Mexican and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoutheast Asian cooking, and the flavor blooms \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebeautifully when it's heated! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a more familiar but extra-sweet and spicy cinnamon, you might like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.pro\/products\/royal-cinnamon\"\u003eRoyal Cinnamon\u003c\/a\u003e as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe regularly test our cinnamon for lead in an internationally accredited food safety testing lab, and it is always significantly below the lead limits of 1 ppm. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.pro\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for more details on our testing procedures for cinnamon and other spices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel","offers":[{"title":"1.8 oz glass jar","offer_id":5140870004778,"sku":"SQ8358084","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 oz container","offer_id":14377356394538,"sku":"BB4472500","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/1458\/files\/Cinnamon_Verum.jpg?v=1741045299"},{"product_id":"silk-chili-flakes","title":"Silk Chili Flakes","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1510789398400_123\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Turkish variety of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAleppo pepper, our summery Silk Chili\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehistorically ground using heavy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":255},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Our summery, spicy Silk Chili Flakes come from Kahramanmaras, Turkey. Use in any recipe calling for marash pepper or Aleppo pepper - this will become your new favorite chili flake.\"}'\u003esilk ropes, giving them a smooth, slippery texture. They have a warm, tomato-like flavor and a mild heat, similar to Espelette and Korean chilis. Also called marash pepper, these are great in any dish in need of a little excitement, from scrambled eggs to burgers to brownies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur Silk Chili Flakes are naturally preserved with a little bit of salt and sunflower seed oil to keep them fresh and flavorful. P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":255},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Our summery, spicy Silk Chili Flakes come from Kahramanmaras, Turkey. Use in any recipe calling for marash pepper or Aleppo pepper - this will become your new favorite chili flake.\"}'\u003eerfect for cooking or finishing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSilk Chili is botanically identical to the Aleppo pepper, which has been cultivated in Syria for centuries. Due to the ongoing violence of the Syrian civil war, true Aleppo chili is unfortunately no longer available for import.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel","offers":[{"title":"1.8 oz glass jar","offer_id":5174161571882,"sku":"SQ5454470","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz container","offer_id":5174162358314,"sku":"SQ2003822","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/1458\/files\/Silk_Chili_Flakes.jpg?v=1760724939"},{"product_id":"cured-sumac","title":"Cured Sumac","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1510954760536_123\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Our spectacular Cured Sumac grows wild around Gaziantep, Turkey. It has a bright, sour, salty and slightly fermented flavor that comes from being packed in salt.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":255},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}'\u003eOur spectacular Cured Sumac\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis made using an ancient preservation technique, packing fresh, wild sumac berries in salt. A classic Middle Eastern finishing spice, swap it for lemon juice in any recipe or use it to add character and brightness to salads, fish, meat or dips. It has a bright, sour, salty and slightly fermented flavor. This is one of our most popular spices with home cooks and professional chefs alike!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel","offers":[{"title":"2.3 oz glass jar","offer_id":6096437248042,"sku":"SQ5139966","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz container","offer_id":6096437411882,"sku":"SQ4601247","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/1458\/files\/Cured_Sumac.jpg?v=1741044998"},{"product_id":"zanzibar-peppercorns","title":"Zanzibar Black Peppercorns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Winner of the Gold medal for quality by Monde Selection*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur award-winning, vine-ripened Zanzibar Black Peppercorns are carefully hand-picked and sun-dried for a bright, lemony and spicy peppercorn that's unlike anything else on the planet. These are rich, chocolate-colored peppercorns with dense wrinkles and a bright, fruity spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppercorns grow on the sloped hills of Pemba Island among coconut, cinnamon, and clove trees, and the vanilla vines that climb up them. The lush environment along the sandy soil produces these smaller, more intense peppercorns. Grind fresh over everything.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel","offers":[{"title":"2.0 oz grinder-top jar","offer_id":52373961605491,"sku":"BB9994703","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0 oz glass jar","offer_id":31293468639304,"sku":"BB4520899","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz container","offer_id":6097359306794,"sku":"SQ3680755","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/1458\/files\/Zanzibar_Black_Peppercorns_Grinder_d30b588f-12cc-40ab-90be-1739ab6751b2.jpg?v=1738352538"},{"product_id":"chile-cobanero","title":"Cobanero Chili Flakes","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur Cobanero Chili Flakes are a rare Maya variety of chili pepper with a fierce, bright, slightly smoky heat and a lush, fruity, peachy aroma. The chilis are grown in the mountains around the city of Cobán, Guatemala. \u003c\/span\u003eThey're spicier than serrano peppers and in the same range as cayenne. Perfect for anyone who appreciates true chili flavor!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel","offers":[{"title":"1.5 oz glass jar","offer_id":31668735869000,"sku":"BB2094126","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz container","offer_id":31747106144328,"sku":"BB9139883","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/1458\/files\/Cobanero_Chili_Flakes.jpg?v=1741044965"},{"product_id":"black-limes-ground","title":"Ground Black Lime","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Lime is a versatile ingredient with a famously savory and tart flavor. Ours comes from a family farm in Guatemala. The limes are sun-dried, then ground into an easy-to-use powder.\u003cspan\u003e Common in Persian cooking, Black Lime is also great on roasted meat or vegetables, in stews and anywhere you'd use lime juice. It's also a good alternative to Makrut \/ lime leaves in southeast Asian dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel","offers":[{"title":"2.8 oz glass jar","offer_id":14503931871274,"sku":"BB2127907","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz container","offer_id":14199253008426,"sku":"BB2112742","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/1458\/files\/Ground_Black_Lime.jpg?v=1760725020"},{"product_id":"royal-cinnamon","title":"Royal Cinnamon","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Royal Cinnamon is widely hailed as the best cinnamon in the world—with over 1,000 five-star reviews and glowing press—this heirloom variety has been harvested in the mountains around the ancient Vietnamese capital city of Huế for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its long history, it is not widely harvested and has never been exported to the U.S. until now.  It exemplifies the intense sweetness and spiciness for which Vietnamese cinnamon is prized and outshines ordinary Saigon cinnamon in everything from pastries and baked goods to rich, savory dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for cinnamon that's less sweet and spicy and more citrusy and complex, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.pro\/products\/ground-cinnamon-verum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCinnamon Verum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe regularly test our cinnamon for lead in an internationally accredited food safety testing lab, and it is always significantly below the lead limits of 1 ppm. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.pro\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for more details on our testing procedures for cinnamon and other spices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel","offers":[{"title":"1.8 oz glass jar","offer_id":30258755797034,"sku":"BB6575129","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz container","offer_id":30258755829802,"sku":"BB4072404","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/1458\/files\/Royal_Cinnamon.jpg?v=1741045125"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.pro\/collections\/chefs-favorites.oembed","provider":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}