Grape Leaves… Between the Leaves and the Stories of Homes

In a small corner of the kitchen, Syrian women would sit on the floor, surrounded by piles of fresh grape leaves, soft green and wet with drops of dew. No written recipe, no scale, just the touches of mothers and their experience, and lots of warm conversation. Grape leaves in our land are not just an ordinary ingredient, but a memory gently wrapped, one leaf after another, in a dish called „Yabraq.“ It is more a ritual passed down than just a meal. A ritual that starts with picking smooth green leaves at the right time—not too big, not too small, not tough, nor worn—then boiling them and preparing them for the winter supply, or beginning the rolling phase which becomes a collective sharing moment, where the sound of laughter blends with the scent of dried mint, lemon, and garlic.

Yabraq… A Dish as Big as Memory

There is no Syrian home where Yabraq is not prepared or at least longed for. Some love it stuffed with meat and heavy spices, others prefer it vegetarian with olive oil, vegetables, and lemon. But they all agree it is the dish prepared on special occasions or simply on a holiday when the house is full of loved ones. Every stuffed leaf tells a story, and every filling is the result of a precise balance between rice, spices, and sourness. No wonder it is a hero on the table.

Baladna Grape Leaves… Where Care Begins from the First Leaf

Offering Baladna Grape Leaves was never just a production choice but a promise to deliver the warmth of home flavor in a modern, clean, and fast way. The company selects grape leaves in their golden season, when they are soft, tender, and green, and subjects them to careful sorting, taking only the leaves worthy of rolling, those that feel like silk to the touch. After cleaning and sterilization, the leaves are neatly packed like notebooks in transparent glass jars with a proper brine solution, just as they should be stocked at home, preserving their shape, color, and freshness, arriving to the consumer as if freshly picked.

Light on the Stomach… Rich for the Body

Beyond its taste, Baladna Grape Leaves are a nutritional treasure. They are low in calories and fat, rich in fiber that stimulates digestion. They contain a good amount of vitamin C, essential for immunity, and natural antioxidants that fight inflammation and maintain youthful cells. They also provide iron and calcium without burdening the body with any artificial substances or harmful fats.

The Flavor of Home… In Your Hands

Every product Baladna offers is an attempt to bridge the gap between past and present and restore true flavor to memory. Baladna Grape Leaves are one of these bridges. You buy them from the shelf, open them, and start preparing a dish long associated with home, gatherings, and family. Without the toil of picking, without quality worries, just soft, clean, flexible leaves exactly how you love them. Authentic flavor reaches you easily, fitting your fast-paced life without losing the taste of childhood.