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Several months ago, I was approached by Mohammad Salehi, Founder and Owner of Heray Spice, asking me to try his saffron. So often I’m approached by a variety of vendors of really great products- some better than others and some more interesting than others. Mohammad’s products are fantastic, but his story is something I appreciated even more.

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As he explained to me, he’s from Afghanistan and never thought he would start a saffron business, but once he came to the U.S. he quickly saw a gap in the market for high quality saffron, and a way that he could sustainably and ethically source this rare, fragrant and much-loved ‘spice’ by working with a variety of farmers throughout his country. And that is pretty much the sum of parts in how Heray Spice was formed. On the daily, I see his persistence and hustle and how much passion and belief he has in his products, but most of all I see how determined he is to help those back in his home country to live with honorable work, as well as to provide those in his new country to experience pure ingredients that not only enhance one’s cooking but also one’s health.

Products

Heray Spice, although most known for their high-quality authentic saffron, also sells this amazing wild cumin that is just perfect for cooking your favorite Middle Eastern recipes. I love that it comes whole because you can roast and grind them fresh for the earthiest flavors possible in your recipes.

Contact Information

To follow, contact, or order Heray Spice blends or individually bottled spices:

Instagram @herayspice

Website: www.herayspice.com

You can often find Mohammad and his Heray Spice products in and around Chicagoland where their family business is based. He is often seen at shows, conferences and farmers markets displaying and selling his products beautifully. How delightful to experience these spices in person!