Condiments and spices in Nidam al-Tayyibatصلصات وتوابل
Salt, pepper, cumin, ginger and tahini are unrestricted; sugarcane vinegar is the only vinegar allowed. In this category, the system allows 6 foods, limits 0 and forbids 7.
13 foods
- Allowed
Black pepper
الفلفل الأسود · Black pepper
Black pepper is used freely in the method to season meats, rice and stuffed dishes.
- Allowed
Cinnamon
القرفة · Cinnamon
in small amounts, in desserts and tea
The system tolerates cinnamon in rice-and-sugar desserts and in sweetened infusions; it is considered a “mild” spice. The sources set no fre…
- Allowed
Cumin
الكمّون · Cumin
Cumin is at the heart of the Egyptian dishes the system allows: sheep's trotters, head meat, stuffings. No limit is set.
- Allowed
Salt
الملح · Salt
Salt is one of the system's basics; it prefers natural sea salt to industrial iodized salt.
- Allowed
Sugarcane vinegar
خل القصب · Sugarcane vinegar
In small amounts
This is the only vinegar explicitly allowed by the system, in small amounts on pickles or as a marinade for grilled meats. Cider vinegar and…
- Allowed
Tahini (sesame paste)
الطحينة · Tahini (sesame paste)
Tahini is allowed; the method favors the dark variety, made from unhulled seeds. It serves as the base for sauces and sheep's trotter dishes…
- Forbidden
Hot pepper (chili, cayenne, harissa)
الشطة (الفلفل الحار) · Hot chili pepper
Hot pepper is forbidden in all its forms (fresh, powdered, harissa, chili sauces): the system considers it irritating to the stomach and liv…
- Forbidden
Ketchup and bottled sauces
الكاتشب والصوصات الجاهزة · Ketchup & bottled sauces
Ketchup and bottled sauces are forbidden in the system: industrial tomato paste, synthetic vinegar, glucose syrup, spices and preservatives.…
- Forbidden
Mayonnaise
المايونيز · Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise, industrial or homemade, is forbidden: it combines two of the system's major prohibitions, egg and vegetable oil, plus mustard an…
- Forbidden
Mustard
المسطردة (الخردل) · Mustard
Mustard is forbidden in the system: according to the method, an industrial condiment made with synthetic vinegar and irritating seeds. It ap…
- Forbidden
Soy sauce and Asian stocks
صوص الصويا · Soy sauce
Soy sauce is forbidden: a product of wheat and soy (a legume), often with added caramel and MSG. The system rejects all imported industrial …
- Forbidden
Stock cubes and flavor enhancers (MSG)
مكعبات المرقة والجلوتامات · Stock cubes & MSG
Stock cubes and MSG are among the system's most frequently cited prohibitions: refined salt, palm oil, flavorings and enhancers. The method …
- Forbidden
Tomato paste
صلصة الطماطم المعلبة · Tomato paste (canned)
industrial paste forbidden; homemade tomato sauce tolerated
Canned tomato paste is forbidden by the system as an industrial preserve (citric acid, salt, sometimes sugar and starch), while sauce made a…
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This database documents the classification of foods as taught by Nidam al-Tayyibat. It does not reflect official nutritional guidelines and does not replace the advice of a doctor or a dietitian. Never change or stop a treatment based on this website.