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| Sycamore branches with their fruits growing directly from the branch (photo: Dr. Loutfy Boulos) |
This time of the year is the peak of ripening Sycamore
fruits.
The Sycamore tree was sacred to the ancient Egyptians, perhaps
for its ability to bear fruit all year long. It was godess Hathor’s
dedicated tree, and she is pictured sprouting out of the trunk to feed the deceased and his family. The wood of the Sycamore has survived for
thousands of years unchanged, from the Pharaonic era until today. It was used to make
coffers, furniture and small ornate objects on display at the Egyptian
Museum.
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| Fruits at different stages of ripening as seen from color (photo: Dr. Loutfy Boulos) |
The delightful Sycamore Syrup brings all that goodness to your plate! Made from all natural ingredients, the Syrup
contains no preservatives, relying on sugar content and pH for preservation. It can be used to uplift the taste of any recipe, adding a sweet, fruity
flavor to meat dishes, stuffed vegetables and salad dressings.
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| Growing out of the tree
trunk, the Goddess gives fruit and drink to the deceased in this 19th Dynasty depictiion (Tomb of Sennedjem, West Bank, Luxor; photo: touregypt) |
