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Leaf Oregano

Origanum vulgare Allergen-Free
Leaf Oregano

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Lamiaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean, Mexican
  • Seasonality Summer (fresh), Year-Round (dried)
  • Source Oregano plant leaves

¿Qué es Leaf Oregano?

The dried or fresh leaves of the oregano plant, a pungent and aromatic herb essential in Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines.

¿A qué sabe Leaf Oregano?

Leaf Oregano tiene un sabor pungent, earthy, slightly bitter, warm, peppery con aromas strong, aromatic, savory, woody.

Taste
Pungent, Earthy, Slightly Bitter, Warm, Peppery
Texture
Dry, Papery (dried), Tender (fresh)
Aroma
Strong, Aromatic, Savory, Woody
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 2g (1 tsp)
Calories300 kcal
Total Fat10g
Saturated Fat2g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein9g
Total Carbohydrate64g
Dietary Fiber42g
Total Sugars4g
Calcium1600mg
Iron35mg
Potassium1260mg

El Secreto del Chef

For dried oregano, blooming it in hot oil or sauce at the beginning of cooking enhances its flavor and releases its aromatic compounds.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Leaf Oregano

El mejor sustituto para Leaf Oregano es Marjoram, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Milder and sweeter than oregano, good substitute for a less intense flavor profile.

Sustitutos para Leaf Oregano con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Marjoram Mejor 1:1 Milder and sweeter than oregano, good substitute for a less intense flavor profile.
Thyme 1:1 Earthy and savory, works well in many Mediterranean dishes where oregano is used.
Basil 1:1 Offers a sweeter, anise-like note, suitable for Italian dishes but changes the overall flavor profile.
Mexican Oregano (Lippia graveolens) 1:1

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Leaf Oregano

Choose dried oregano with vibrant color; fresh leaves should be bright green and fragrant.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Leaf Oregano?

  • Tomato
  • Garlic
  • Olive Oil
  • Lamb
  • Chicken
  • Pizza
  • Pasta.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Leaf Oregano?

Pungent, Earthy, Slightly Bitter, Warm, Peppery Strong, Aromatic, Savory, Woody

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Leaf Oregano?

El mejor sustituto es Marjoram (1:1). Milder and sweeter than oregano, good substitute for a less intense flavor profile.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Leaf Oregano?

Choose dried oregano with vibrant color; fresh leaves should be bright green and fragrant.

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