Sweet & Spicy Sarma
Mare Nostrum Sweet & Spicy Sarma reflects a modern Mediterranean approach to sarma, combining gentle sweetness and controlled spice through hand-rolled preparation and balanced cooking.
Sweet & Spicy Sarma
Balanced Contrast at the Mediterranean Table by Mare Nostrum
Sweet & Spicy Sarma by Mare Nostrum reinterprets traditional sarma through a carefully balanced contrast of gentle sweetness and controlled spice, while preserving hand-rolled technique, tender grape leaves, and Mediterranean restraint.
Product Identity
Product Type: Antipasti · Stuffed Vine Leaves
Preparation: Hand-Rolled · Gently Cooked · Pasteurized
Flavor Profile: Sweet & Spicy Balance
Origin: Mediterranean-Inspired Modern Cuisine
Culinary Context: Meze & Contemporary Starters
Positioning: Retail-Ready Packaging · Not Bulk
Mediterranean Context
Mediterranean cuisine evolves through balance, not shock.
Sweet & spicy combinations appear where sweetness softens spice, and spice sharpens sweetness. In this sarma, contrast is introduced carefully, never overwhelming the grape leaf or filling.
This is a modern interpretation rooted in traditional discipline.
The Character of Sweet & Spicy Sarma
Tender Leaf Texture
Grape leaves remain soft and intact, supporting the filling.
Controlled Flavor Contrast
Sweet notes and spice coexist without dominance, offering depth without excess.
Traditional Technique, Modern Flavor
Hand-Rolled Preparation
Each sarma is rolled individually for consistency.
Gentle Cooking
Slow cooking allows flavors to integrate smoothly.
Pasteurized for Stability
Pasteurization ensures shelf life while preserving structure.
Technical Product Information
• Grape leaves
• Balanced sweet and spicy filling
• Hand-rolled
• Gently cooked
• Pasteurized
• No artificial additives
• No preservatives
Ready to serve.
How to Use
• Serve chilled or at room temperature
• Pair with plain yogurt or fresh herbs
• Present as a contrasting meze option
• Enjoy as part of mixed antipasti plates
No reheating required.
Culinary Applications
• Contemporary meze tables
• Mixed antipasti selections
• Flavor-forward tasting plates
• Shared appetizer spreads
Designed to introduce contrast and curiosity.
Packaging & Net Weight
Mare Nostrum Sweet & Spicy Sarma is offered exclusively in retail-ready packaging.
• Glass Jar – 280 g
• Glass Jar – 400 g
Bulk or industrial packaging is not offered.
Storage & Shelf Life
Shelf Life (Unopened):
Up to 24 months in a cool, dry place.
After Opening:
Refrigerate after opening. Consume within 3–5 days.
Why Mare Nostrum
Mare Nostrum allows tradition to evolve thoughtfully.
Sweet & Spicy Sarma demonstrates how contrast can be introduced without compromising Mediterranean balance or craftsmanship.