Sunflower Seeds (Bizr Dawwar)

Sunflower seeds, known in Lebanon as bizr dawwar, are the small striped seeds of the sunflower. They are one of the most familiar snacks at Lebanese gatherings, often cracked open one by one while chatting with friends, watching a match or sitting out on a summer evening. Beyond snacking, shelled sunflower seeds can be sprinkled over salads, yogurt or oats, added to bread and baked goods, or mixed with other nuts and dried fruit for a homemade snack mix. At Dekenet Al Nes, sunflower seeds are sold by the kilo in the nuts section of our package-free shop in Baaqline, in the Chouf. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers or bags and take the amount they need, which helps cut plastic waste and single-use packaging. Dekenet Al Nes is a solidarity initiative that aims to keep basic goods within reach for families and individuals.