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Oregano Leave

Origanum vulgare Allergen-Free
Oregano Leave

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Oregano Leave ?

The aromatic leaves of the oregano plant, a popular Mediterranean herb used dried or fresh to impart a pungent, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor to dishes.

"The difference in flavor intensity between fresh and dried oregano."

Quel goût a le/la/l'Oregano Leave ?

Pungent, earthy, warm, slightly bitter, peppery, camphor-like.

Taste
Pungent, Earthy, Slightly Bitter, Peppery, Warm
Texture
Soft (fresh), Crumbly (dried)
Aroma
Strongly Aromatic, Piney, Minty, Grassy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Carvacrol Content (%)

Up to 85 (in essential oil)

Common Culinary Regions

Mediterranean, Mexican, Italian

Flavor Concentration (Dried vs. Fresh)

Dried is 2-3x stronger

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1 tsp (1g)
Calories306 kcal
Total Fat10.3 g
Saturated Fat2.8 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein11 g
Total Carbohydrate64.4 g
Dietary Fiber42.5 g
Total Sugars4.1 g
Calcium1576 mg
Iron36.8 mg
Potassium1260 mg

Le secret du chef

For maximum flavor from dried oregano, rub it between your palms before adding to a dish. This releases its essential oils and intensifies the aroma.

Substituts & Proportions pour Oregano Leave

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Oregano Leave est Marjoram, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Closely related, offers a milder, sweeter, and less pungent flavor; excellent in most dishes calling for oregano.

Substituts pour Oregano Leave avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Marjoram Meilleur 1:1 Closely related, offers a milder, sweeter, and less pungent flavor; excellent in most dishes calling for oregano.
Thyme 1:1 Earthy and savory, but lacks oregano's peppery kick; good for stews and roasted meats.
Italian Seasoning 1:1 A blend often containing oregano, marjoram, basil, thyme, etc.; offers a balanced, complementary flavor.
Basil 1:1 (fresh) Different flavor profile (sweeter, anise notes) but can work in Italian and Mediterranean dishes for fresh herbiness.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Oregano Leave

  1. For fresh, look for vibrant green leaves without wilting.
  2. For dried, choose high-quality, fragrant oregano, preferably in whole leaf form.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Oregano Leave ?

  • Tomatoes
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • lamb
  • poultry
  • pizza
  • pasta
  • eggplant
  • zucchini.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Oregano Leave ?

Pungent, earthy, warm, slightly bitter, peppery, camphor-like. Strongly Aromatic, Piney, Minty, Grassy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Oregano Leave ?

Le meilleur substitut est Marjoram (1:1). Closely related, offers a milder, sweeter, and less pungent flavor; excellent in most dishes calling for oregano.

Comment choisir et conserver le Oregano Leave ?

For fresh, look for vibrant green leaves without wilting. For dried, choose high-quality, fragrant oregano, preferably in whole leaf form.

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