Mshakkal (Assorted Mix)

Mshakkal means "assorted" or "mixed" in Arabic, and this item is an assorted mix found on the dressings and condiments shelf. Items like this are commonly used to add flavour to everyday meals, served on the side of a main dish, or added to sandwiches, salads and mezze spreads, depending on what the mix contains. You can find Mshakkal at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store and a solidarity initiative started by a group of young Lebanese people after the 2019 economic crisis, aiming to make basic goods affordable while reducing waste. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers and refill, cutting down on plastic and single-use packaging.