Sesame seeds - sesame seeds have been cultivated in India since 5,000 BC but came to Israel via the Mizrahi population (Jews from Middle Eastern countries including Lebanon, Egypt and Iraq) as well as the influence of the country's non-Jewish Arab citizens and neighbours. It is a key ingredient in Israeli cuisine and is widely known for being made into the creamy, silky tahini sauce that has long been treasured in Middle Eastern cooking.

Nigella seeds - also known as black cumin seeds, they are indigenous to India, Turkey, Israel and Palestinian territories. Many use them in breads and cheeses but in Israeli cuisine they are often roasted, and ground in with sesame seeds for the higher oil content and then mixed with honey or date syrup to make the base for the sweet, crumbly confection halva (halwa) served alongside tea or coffee, or crumbled over ice cream. In Arabic, nigella seeds are called habbat al baraka (seeds of blessing) and are traditionally seen as having healing properties, nowadays they are classified as a superfood.

Olive oil - the olive oil supplied is from Sindyanna of Galilee, a nonprofit organisation in Israel, led by Arab and Jewish women who are working together to build bridges between the two communities and promote peace for future generations. It's a premium olive oil that has won awards for its taste and brings the flavour of the Galilee region to the fresh tomato resek.