Levantine blend of dried hyssop-type herb, sumac, sesame and salt. The word also names the wild herb itself; this is the blend.
Shelf-stable
What it is
How we read a bare request for this
There is no default style. Levantine standard and Jordanian/Palestinian are separate accepted blend branches; an unqualified request resolves the recognized concept and its concept-level sourcing without inventing a style, and an explicitly requested style routes to that branch.
Where it is used
Dusted on manakish, labneh, bread and oil, roast vegetables.
Also called
za'atar, zahtar
This concept is the blend, not the wild herb; the generic blend name does not settle regional style.
Forms that matter
Jordanian or Palestinian za'atar
A regionally distinct balance, usually greener and more herb-forward, sold under its own name.
Used for: Where the regional balance is asked for by name.
Not interchangeable with: shawarma seasoning blend; dried oregano.
Levantine standard za'atar
The common herb, sumac, sesame and salt blend.
Used for: Manakish, labneh, bread and oil.
Not interchangeable with: shawarma seasoning blend; dried oregano; sesame and salt mix without sumac.
Easily confused with
Ground sumac — Za'atar contains sumac; that is exactly why it is not sumac. A recipe asking for sumac is asking for the single spice, not the herb-and-sesame blend built on it.
Berbere spice blend — Two named blends whose formulas vary by maker. Berbere is chile-led Ethiopian and Eritrean; za'atar is herb, sumac and sesame. Neither substitutes for the other.
Ras el hanout — Both are named traditional blends with no fixed formula, which is why each has to be bought by name. Levantine za'atar and North African ras el hanout share neither ingredients nor use.
Where to look
Recorded against Za'atar blend itself, naming no particular form. A form you go on to choose may be sourced differently.
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. A source relationship exists, but present stock has not been established. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-08-31 (World Market).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; this is a chain listing with no local stock signal
Evidence used for this claim
World Market's own chain product page lists an item observed as “World Market® Za'atar Seasoning Spice Bag”, supporting a chain-wide source relationship for the concept. this authoring repair performed no retrieval. The observation supports catalog state only, never shelf stock.
World Market · Aug 31, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-08-31. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details
Why this source
Known source
What we know about stock
Not confirmed
Where this evidence applies
Chain-wide
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-08-31 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. A source relationship exists, but present stock has not been established. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-08-31 (World Market).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; this is a chain listing with no local stock signal
Evidence used for this claim
World Market's own chain product page lists an item observed as “World Market® Za'atar Seasoning Spice Bag”, supporting a chain-wide source relationship for the concept. this authoring repair performed no retrieval. The observation supports catalog state only, never shelf stock.
World Market · Aug 31, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-08-31. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Where to look — by form
Each of these is recorded against one particular form or product, named on the card. None of them is a claim about Za'atar blend in general, and none is a claim about any other form. Search a form by name to source it as your actual request.
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 11, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Store-specific
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-11 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to this named location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-11 (Turnip Truck Natural Market — West Nashville).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location
Evidence used for this claim
On 2026-09-11, the retained Turnip Truck Natural Market — West Nashville surface recorded the exact item 'MAMA'S EARTH ZA'ATAR 8 OZ' at Store-specific scope. This establishes a dated catalog relationship, not physical shelf stock, on-hand quantity, or future availability.
Turnip Truck Natural Market — West Nashville · Sep 11, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
The source records Turnip Truck Natural Market — West Nashville in the exact context 5001 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209. This establishes merchant/location identity only; it does not establish shelf stock.
Turnip Truck Natural Market — West Nashville · Sep 11, 2026 (observation date) · supports the location claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-09-11. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details
Why this source
Known source
What we know about stock
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 11, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Store-specific
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-11 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to this named location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-11 (Turnip Truck Natural Market — West Nashville).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location
Evidence used for this claim
On 2026-09-11, the retained Turnip Truck Natural Market — West Nashville surface recorded the exact item 'MAMA'S EARTH ZA'ATAR 8 OZ' at Store-specific scope. This establishes a dated catalog relationship, not physical shelf stock, on-hand quantity, or future availability.
Turnip Truck Natural Market — West Nashville · Sep 11, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
The source records Turnip Truck Natural Market — West Nashville in the exact context 5001 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209. This establishes merchant/location identity only; it does not establish shelf stock.
Turnip Truck Natural Market — West Nashville · Sep 11, 2026 (observation date) · supports the location claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-09-11. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. A source relationship exists, but present stock has not been established. Evidence applies to this named location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-01 (Maximum Grocery).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location
Evidence used for this claim
Maximum Grocery's own Square storefront product page. Maximum Grocery is the seller; Square Online is only the storefront host lists an item observed as “Andalos Jordanian Zaatar 500 g”, supporting a store-specific source relationship for this exact product. this authoring repair performed no retrieval. The observation supports catalog state only, never shelf stock.
Maximum Grocery · Sep 1, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-09-01. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details
Why this source
Known source
What we know about stock
Not confirmed
Where this evidence applies
Store-specific
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-01 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. A source relationship exists, but present stock has not been established. Evidence applies to this named location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-01 (Maximum Grocery).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location
Evidence used for this claim
Maximum Grocery's own Square storefront product page. Maximum Grocery is the seller; Square Online is only the storefront host lists an item observed as “Andalos Jordanian Zaatar 500 g”, supporting a store-specific source relationship for this exact product. this authoring repair performed no retrieval. The observation supports catalog state only, never shelf stock.
Maximum Grocery · Sep 1, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-09-01. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 8, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Store-specific
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-08 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to this named location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-08 (Sprouts Farmers Market).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location
Evidence used for this claim
Pantryward assessed the cited Sprouts Farmers Market — Franklin #580 evidence as supporting za'atar at Store-specific. The recorded ceiling is Currently listed; the evidence does not confirm present shelf quantity.
Record last re-checked 2026-09-08. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details
Why this source
Known source
What we know about stock
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 8, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Store-specific
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-08 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to this named location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-08 (Sprouts Farmers Market).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location
Evidence used for this claim
Pantryward assessed the cited Sprouts Farmers Market — Franklin #580 evidence as supporting za'atar at Store-specific. The recorded ceiling is Currently listed; the evidence does not confirm present shelf quantity.
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 8, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Store-specific
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-08 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to this named location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-08 (Whole Foods Market).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location
Evidence used for this claim
Pantryward assessed the cited Whole Foods Market — McEwen evidence as supporting za'atar at Store-specific. The recorded ceiling is Currently listed; the evidence does not confirm present shelf quantity.
Record last re-checked 2026-09-08. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details
Why this source
Known source
What we know about stock
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 8, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Store-specific
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-08 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to this named location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-08 (Whole Foods Market).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location
Evidence used for this claim
Pantryward assessed the cited Whole Foods Market — McEwen evidence as supporting za'atar at Store-specific. The recorded ceiling is Currently listed; the evidence does not confirm present shelf quantity.
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 8, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Store-specific
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-08 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to this named location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-08 (World Market).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location
Evidence used for this claim
Pantryward assessed the cited World Market — Nashville West evidence as supporting za'atar at Store-specific. The recorded ceiling is Currently listed; the evidence does not confirm present shelf quantity.
World Market · Sep 8, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
The selected store was Nashville West; only PDPs that repeated Nashville West and Available today qualify locally.
World Market · Sep 8, 2026 (observation date) · supports the location claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-09-08. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details
Why this source
Known source
What we know about stock
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 8, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Store-specific
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-08 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to this named location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-08 (World Market).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location
Evidence used for this claim
Pantryward assessed the cited World Market — Nashville West evidence as supporting za'atar at Store-specific. The recorded ceiling is Currently listed; the evidence does not confirm present shelf quantity.
World Market · Sep 8, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
The selected store was Nashville West; only PDPs that repeated Nashville West and Available today qualify locally.
World Market · Sep 8, 2026 (observation date) · supports the location claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-09-08. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 12, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Chain-wide
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-12 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-12 (Target).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; this is a chain listing with no local stock signal
Evidence used for this claim
On 2026-09-12, the retained Target surface recorded the exact item 'Eastanbul Zaatar Seasoning, Zatar, Real Za'atar, Natural, Zahter, 6.35oz' at Chain-wide scope. This establishes a dated catalog relationship, not physical shelf stock, on-hand quantity, or future availability.
The remaining Target rows in this tranche were read from the first-party chain catalog with no store binding on the row itself, so each stays at chain scope. Currently listed is not confirmed, and no Nashville branch stock may be inferred.
Record last re-checked 2026-09-12. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details
Why this source
Known source
What we know about stock
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 12, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Chain-wide
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-12 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-12 (Target).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; this is a chain listing with no local stock signal
Evidence used for this claim
On 2026-09-12, the retained Target surface recorded the exact item 'Eastanbul Zaatar Seasoning, Zatar, Real Za'atar, Natural, Zahter, 6.35oz' at Chain-wide scope. This establishes a dated catalog relationship, not physical shelf stock, on-hand quantity, or future availability.
The remaining Target rows in this tranche were read from the first-party chain catalog with no store binding on the row itself, so each stays at chain scope. Currently listed is not confirmed, and no Nashville branch stock may be inferred.
Record last re-checked 2026-09-12. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
New York Shuk Za'atar Spice Blend
Confirm before visiting — phone not recorded. Target chain catalog row. No store selection bound this listing to a branch, so it stays chain-wide and establishes no local stock.
Check the chain listing, then confirm with the local branch before making a trip.
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 12, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Chain-wide
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-12 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-12 (Target).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; this is a chain listing with no local stock signal
Evidence used for this claim
The Target source records "New York Shuk Za'atar Premium Middle Eastern Spice Blend - 1.4oz" in a 1.4oz package and supports the exact commercial identity for this ingredient at concept level, with no form claimed. Recorded listing state was 'currently listed not shelf confirmed'; this is a source signal, not a confirmed shelf state.
The remaining Target rows in this tranche were read from the first-party chain catalog with no store binding on the row itself, so each stays at chain scope. Currently listed is not confirmed, and no Nashville branch stock may be inferred.
Record last re-checked 2026-09-12. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details
Why this source
Known source
What we know about stock
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 12, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Chain-wide
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-12 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-12 (Target).
Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; this is a chain listing with no local stock signal
Evidence used for this claim
The Target source records "New York Shuk Za'atar Premium Middle Eastern Spice Blend - 1.4oz" in a 1.4oz package and supports the exact commercial identity for this ingredient at concept level, with no form claimed. Recorded listing state was 'currently listed not shelf confirmed'; this is a source signal, not a confirmed shelf state.
The remaining Target rows in this tranche were read from the first-party chain catalog with no store binding on the row itself, so each stays at chain scope. Currently listed is not confirmed, and no Nashville branch stock may be inferred.
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 9, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Chain-wide
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-09 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-09 (World Market).
Also: this is a chain listing with no local stock signal
Evidence used for this claim
On 2026-09-09, the first-party World Market surface recorded "World Market® Za'atar Seasoning Spice Bag" as currently listed at Chain-wide scope. Chain-wide catalog evidence does not establish Nashville West pickup or shelf stock.
World Market · Sep 9, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-09-09. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details
Why this source
Known source
What we know about stock
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 9, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Chain-wide
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-09 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-09 (World Market).
Also: this is a chain listing with no local stock signal
Evidence used for this claim
On 2026-09-09, the first-party World Market surface recorded "World Market® Za'atar Seasoning Spice Bag" as currently listed at Chain-wide scope. Chain-wide catalog evidence does not establish Nashville West pickup or shelf stock.
World Market · Sep 9, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-09-09. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 11, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Online-only
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-11 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence supports shipping/online ordering; it makes no local source claim. Evidence observation date 2026-09-11 (Suraj Spices & Teas).
Evidence used for this claim
On 2026-09-11, the retained Suraj Spices & Teas surface recorded the exact item 'Za'atar with Za'atar' at Online-only scope. This establishes a dated catalog relationship, not physical shelf stock, on-hand quantity, or future availability.
The source records Suraj Spices & Teas in the exact context 8 City Blvd, OneC1TY, Nashville, TN 37209. This establishes merchant/location identity only; it does not establish shelf stock.
Record last re-checked 2026-09-11. That is when we revisited
the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details
Why this source
Known source
What we know about stock
Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 11, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies
Online-only
Typical availability
Unknown
Evidence date
2026-09-11 (observation date)
Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence supports shipping/online ordering; it makes no local source claim. Evidence observation date 2026-09-11 (Suraj Spices & Teas).
Evidence used for this claim
On 2026-09-11, the retained Suraj Spices & Teas surface recorded the exact item 'Za'atar with Za'atar' at Online-only scope. This establishes a dated catalog relationship, not physical shelf stock, on-hand quantity, or future availability.
The source records Suraj Spices & Teas in the exact context 8 City Blvd, OneC1TY, Nashville, TN 37209. This establishes merchant/location identity only; it does not establish shelf stock.