Berbere and mitmita Ethiopian spice blends

The provided sources do not contain information about house-made versus imported berbere, which LA Ethiopian markets (Merkato, Selam) stock which, or how regional families guard berbere recipes.

• Source ^[1] is a directory page for Selam Market in Los Angeles but contains no product or spice blend details.
• Source ^[2] is an online Ethiopian goods store (Mereb.shop) that lists general categories like “Grocery and Gourmet Food” but does not mention berbere, mitmita, or specific market stock.
• Source ^[3] is a berbere recipe from Eleni’s Kitchen but discusses only how to make the blend at home, not commercial or family recipe guarding practices.

To answer the question, the following information would be needed: - Direct product listings or reviews for Merkato and Selam markets showing which berbere brands or house-made versions they carry. - Interviews or articles describing how Ethiopian families pass down and protect berbere recipes (e.g., oral tradition, secret ingredients, family-only preparation). - Any comparison of flavor, freshness, or ingredient quality between house-made and imported berbere.