{"product_id":"burlap-barrel-iru-fermented-locust-beans","title":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel - IRU (Fermented Locust Beans)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIRU (Fermented Locust Beans) Deep umami flavor, funky and savory, versatile. Iru, or fermented locust bean, is a popular condiment in West African cooking. Rich in protein and fats, it imparts a deep umami flavor to savory and sweet dishes. The complex flavor is somewhere in between chocolate, miso, and cheese. This ingredient goes by a variety of names depending on the region, but the Yoruba people of Nigeria call it Iru, and it has been used for centuries across West Africa for its delicious and healthful properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurlap \u0026amp; Barrel sources this spice directly from the farmer who grew it, cutting out the middlemen who have controlled the spice trade for 4,000 years. Founded in 2016 by a former Michelin-starred chef (Ethan Frisch) and a serial entrepreneur (Ori Zohar), they pay farmers up to 20 times the commodity rate for spices this fresh and this flavorful. Once you cook with Burlap \u0026amp; Barrel, your supermarket spice cabinet will never look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore the possibilities in your kitchen. Great spices transform every dish they touch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home cooks upgrading from supermarket spices, food lovers who care about provenance, and anyone who wants to taste the difference quality makes. Discover this and our full range of artisan spices at The Ambrosian Pantry, 263 Josephine St in Cherry Creek, Denver. Also available at theambrosianpantry.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/burlap-barrel\"\u003eBurlap \u0026amp; Barrel collection\u003c\/a\u003e to see everything we carry from this maker. Or explore our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spices-seasonings\"\u003eSpices \u0026amp; Seasonings\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51461370872102,"sku":"BB4117398","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/1627\/6518\/files\/original_f651b804-8c67-4ba9-9032-ed1d14ef3ef5.jpg?v=1758682124","url":"https:\/\/theambrosianpantry.com\/products\/burlap-barrel-iru-fermented-locust-beans","provider":"The Ambrosian Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}