Dried oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Dried oregano (Origanum vulgare) product detailed description:

• • Product Definition: Dried oregano consists of dried leaves and flowering tops from species of the Origanum genus, excluding Origanum majorana (marjoram), belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is processed by cleaning, drying, rubbing, and sifting to produce whole, crushed/rubbed, or powdered forms suitable for culinary and food processing use.

  • Appearance: The dried leaves vary in color from pale greyish yellow-green to dark olive green. Leaves should be free from yellow or brown discoloration, dust, fine particles, and foreign matter. The product is usually free-flowing with minimal stem content.

  • Flavor and Aroma: Characteristic strong aromatic odor and warm, pungent, and slightly bitter flavor due to volatile oils (such as carvacrol and thymol). The product must be free from mustiness and foreign odors.

    Packaging and Storage: Should be packaged to maintain dryness and aroma, stored in cool, dry conditions protected from light and moisture to preserve quality up to 24 months.

  • Uses: Widely used as a flavoring herb in Mediterranean, Italian, and Middle Eastern cuisines for seasoning meats, sauces, pizza, vegetables, and marinades. Also used in spice blends and herbal products.