Thyme Powder OE germ-reduced Organic

Origin

Thyme (thymus vulgaris) is a plant native to the Levant and was used by the ancient Egyptians in embalming their dead. The ancient Greeks saw in thyme a source of courage and used it in their temples as an incense. The Romans spread the use of thyme throughout Europe. Cheeses and liqueurs were flavored with thyme. In the Middle Ages, thyme was again attributed with properties that promote courage and people slept with thyme under the pillow to promote a peaceful sleep and prevent nightmares.

The plant is an annual shrub and can grow up to forty centimeters high. The flowering period of thyme is from May to October. The thyme leaves are removed from their stems and then dried with hot air. Then the dried thyme is ground into powder.

This thyme powder is 100% natural and without additives. Thyme is a wonderfully fragrant herb. Its powerful, distinctive flavor is an important part of the Provencal spice mix.

Thyme applications

Thyme has a strong taste and is one of the basic herbs in French cuisine. Because of its strong flavor, you often only need to add a little of it to your dishes. In addition, by adding thyme to meals you also benefit from the valuable substances the herb possesses. It is rich in vitamin K and iron. A source of antioxidants!

Thyme powder can be used in many ways. For example, it can be added to soups, stews, sauces, fish and meat dishes and also to egg and cheese dishes and potatoes.

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