Black Lemon Powder is a traditional ingredient of Budlla, and can also be found in neighboring Arab countries, such as Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain. It has a sweet-tart flavor that is unique and has no substitute. It is also used as an ingredient in Gulf-style baharat (a spice mixture which is also called kabsa or kebsa).Black Lemon Powder is usually added to rice dishes and can also be used as a souring agent in chutneys, soups and stews and even ground into flatbreads.