Chtoura Garden | Made in Lebanon
Bekaa Valley mooneh, jarred and preserved the way Lebanese homes have always done it.
About Chtoura Garden
Chtoura Garden, produced by Alfa Interfood S.A.L., is a mooneh brand rooted in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the country’s agricultural heartland. Mooneh is the Lebanese tradition of preserving the harvest: pickling, drying, stuffing and storing seasonal produce so that a summer garden feeds a family through the winter. Chtoura Garden takes that home tradition and produces it at scale, so those pantry staples reach kitchens well beyond the Bekaa.
The range covers the pillars of the Lebanese pantry: makdous (baby eggplants stuffed with walnuts, garlic and pepper and preserved in oil), other stuffed vegetables in oil, grains such as burghul and freekeh, chickpeas, grape and date molasses, olive oil, and pickles. Together these are the building blocks of everyday Lebanese cooking, from breakfast spreads to mezze tables.
Brand Information
| Brand Name | Chtoura Garden |
| Ownership | Lebanese-owned |
| Based In | Bekaa Valley, Lebanon |
| Category | Mooneh & Lebanese Pantry |
| Website | alfainterfood.com |
| What They Offer | Makdous, stuffed vegetables in oil, grains, molasses, pickles and olive oil |
Why Chtoura Garden Matters
The Bekaa Valley is the agricultural engine of Lebanon, and mooneh producers like Chtoura Garden turn its harvests into shelf-stable products that support local farming and preserve culinary tradition. By industrializing time-honored recipes like makdous without abandoning them, the brand keeps Lebanese food heritage on supermarket shelves at home and available to the diaspora abroad. Every jar of preserved eggplant or grain represents a link between Lebanese farms, food culture, and the tables that depend on them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chtoura Garden make?
Chtoura Garden produces mooneh and pantry staples: makdous, stuffed vegetables preserved in oil, burghul, freekeh, chickpeas, molasses, olive oil and pickles.
Is Chtoura Garden a Lebanese brand?
Yes. It is a Lebanese-owned brand from Alfa Interfood S.A.L., based in the Bekaa Valley.
Where can I buy Chtoura Garden products?
Products are distributed through grocers and specialty stores. For details and stockist information, visit alfainterfood.com.
What is makdous?
Makdous is a beloved Lebanese preserve: small eggplants stuffed with walnuts, red pepper and garlic, then cured in olive oil. It’s a staple of the Lebanese breakfast and mezze table.
What is mooneh?
Mooneh is the Lebanese tradition of preserving seasonal food, pickling, stuffing, drying and storing, so that the abundance of harvest season can be enjoyed all year round.
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Browse the full Mooneh & Lebanese Pantry category to find more producers preserving the country’s food traditions jar by jar. Then explore the wider Made in Lebanon directory to discover brands across every corner of Lebanese making.
