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the spice that tastes like lemon but isn't, ground from a desert berry

botanical cousinRelated to cashews and poison ivy
za'atar stapleGives the Middle Eastern blend its tang
no citrus neededBerries deliver sourness without any lemon
natural dyeUsed to tan leather and color fabric
ancient seasoningRomans soured dishes with it before lemons arrived
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