Greek Organic Dried Oregano Bunch - Origanum Vulgare 40g-1.980g

Oregano might be a humble herb with a glorious name, nonetheless. In Ancient Greek, Ορίγανον: όρος+γάνος = η λάμψη του βουνού is the joy, the brightness of the mountain. Ancient Greeks would crown bridal couples with wreaths of oregano as a blessing of happiness upon their marriage.

Oregano is one of the most popular Mediterranean herbs and one of the foundations of Greek cuisine. Greece happens to be where the most praised varieties come from and Mount Taygetus is home to the most favoured of all Greek oreganos. The herb has been used since the antiquity as a food flavouring.

     Origanum vulgare L. Oregano is the most famous aromatic plant in Greek dishes. What would the traditional Greek village salad be without it? The charcoal-grilled bread with olive oil and oregano that comes to our welcome table, the freshly grilled fish with oregano and lemon and all the meats flavored with it, is the first lady in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.

     

Not without reason so much glory, not only for its perfumes but also for its long history. We meet it since 3000 BC, when it was used by the Assyrians. During Greek and Roman times, it was one of the most commonly used herbs.

     

The name of oregano is a combination of the Greek words "oros" and "ganos" which together mean "joy of the mountains".

     

Greek oregano is considered the best in quality and is the most famous, due to its particularly spicy taste and wonderful aroma. The whole of Greece smells of oregano!

      

Oregano became famous for its multiple uses, for the kitchen as a spice.

Oregano: Nutrients

One teaspoon of dried oregano contains:

energy: 5 calories

fiber: 0.8 grams (g)

calcium: 29 milligrams (mg)

iron: 0.66 mg

magnesium: 5 g

manganese: 0.09 mg

potassium: 23 mg

vitamin E: 0.33 mg

vitamin K: 11.2 micrograms (mcg)

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