Question 1

Is this really organic?

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It is not certified organic by any authority, but the mainstay Zaatar herb ingredient is grown organically. For some twenty years, our plantation source in Lebanon has been the leader in sustainably cultivation of Zaatar because the Zaatar plant is now rare to find in the wild and is a protected species in at least two countries in the region.

Question 2

Is this processed or packaged in a facility that also handles wheat or other gluten-containing cereal?

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To follow up on this question, we started describing the mainstay ingredient on our product back label as "zaatar herb (hyssop)" Sorry for the confusion, but hyssop is the name in the Jewish tradition for the same zaatar herb (which is an Arabic name). The reason we're using the Jewish name hyssop, is to distinguish zaatar herb from zaatar the mixture, because zaatar is a reference to both a distinct herb and the mixture (traditionally with sumac and sesame seeds). 
The zaatar herb or hyssop is a distinct specie in the mint family along with thyme, oregano, marjoram, savory BUT it is distinct and native to the Middle-East or Levant region.  It is also called Syrian oregano or Lebanese wild thyme, or just wild thyme.  it is a herb that historically was found in the wild, but now it is either a protected species or extinct in the wild.  Therefore, people do cultivate it but it is not easy to cultivate well and difficult or expensive to find good cultivators and supply. That is why most zaatar mixes contain substitutes for this zaatar/hyssop herb that often include a combination of common Thyme, Oregano, Marjoram, and Savory herbs, with varying degrees of flavor qualities.
Our Tyme Foods zaatar mixture contains this distinct zaatar/hyssop herb and our partner plantation has been perfecting its cultivation for over 20 years in Lebanon.

Question 3

How do you sanitize it? ETO, irraidiating, steaming?

Accepted Answer

The zaatar herb is washed and dried before processing at the farm in Lebanon.  For quality assurance, we test the zaatar both before it is exported, and here at a US lab, for various microbiology analyte's.  It is mixed and packed at a Virginia state licensed facility that practices proper and approved sanitation standards.
Elaine, Tyme Foods
Tyme Foods

Question 4

Is this irradiated when importing?

Accepted Answer

No, not at all. 
We grow and mix this zaatar from the start in Lebanon to packaging and labeling here in the states and we do not irradiate.
Thanks for your question.

ASIN	B074HQTVLC
ASIN	B074HQTVLC
Age Range Description	All Ages
Allergen Information	Sesame Seeds
Best Sellers Rank	#68,874 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #222 in Gift Baskets & Gourmet Gifts #1,593 in Mixed Spices & Seasonings
Brand Name	ZAATAR DIP, SPRINKLE, OR RUB
Container Type	Bottle
Cuisine	Middle Eastern
Cultivation Method Claim	No Chemical Fertilizers
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (199)
Customer reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (199)
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Flavor	Salt-Free Blend
Item Form	Powder
Item Package Weight	0.21 Kilograms
Item Weight	200 Grams
Manufacturer	Tyme Foods LLC
Manufacturer	Tyme Foods LLC
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Product Dimensions	20.32 x 12.7 x 5.08 cm; 200 g
Set Name	Zaatar
Size	7 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Organic za'atar seasoning with no fillers or additives
Unit Count	207.01 Milliliters

ZAATAR DIP, SPRINKLE, OR RUB Spice Blend - Salt-Free with Genuine Herb (Origanum Syriacum - Hyssop) - Gluten-Free and Filler-Free

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