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Ajwain Seed 99% Pure Ajwain Seed Mandi Quality Ajwain Seed for extraction of Ajwain Oil
Shubhlaxmi Industries is a pioneer manufacturer/processor and exporter of Psyllum Husk. We provide husk fiber globally keeping its freshness and goodness intact. The botanical name of Psyllum husk is Plantago Scraba. It is a member of a plant name Plantago. It is commonly known as isabgol. Psyllum Husk is the outer portion of the seed of the plant. It is extremely hygroscopic hence it can absorb water much more than its weight. It has been originated from Mediterranean region but nowadays it is cultivated in North Gujarat, West Rajasthan and some states of North India. Basically, Psyllum husk is very old herb that is used since ancient time as laxative. It is completely natural anti diarrheic. It is very fibrous; it throws toxins out of the intestine and stomach. It is top herb that is used in weight control. It is used for thickening ice cream. It is generally consumed after soaking it in the water. Specification HS Code : 012119032 Grade : 99% 98% 95% 85% powder 99% Moisture 12% Max 12% Max 12% Max 12% Max 12% Max Total Ash 4% Max 4% Max 4% Max 4% Max 4% Max Acid Insoluable Ash 1% Max 1% Max 1% Max 1% Max 1% Max Light Extraneous Matter 1% Max 2% Max 5% Max 15% Max 1% Max Swell Volume 40 Ml/gram Max 40 Ml/gram Max 40 Ml/gram Max 35 Ml/gram Max 40 Ml/gram Max Insect Fragments Per 25 Gram 100 Parts Max 100 Parts Max 100 Parts Max 100 Parts Max na Salmonella Per 10 Gram absent absent absent absent absent E.coli Per Gram absent absent absent absent absent Yeast And Mould Per Gram 1000 Cfu/gram Max 1000 Cfu/gram Max 1000 Cfu/gram Max 1000 Cfu/gram Max 1000 Cfu/gram Max Packing : 25 Kg Netpaper Bags With Inner Food-grade Poly-liner Quality Assurance : Sgs, Geo Chem,eu Standards,usfda Origin : Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhyapradesh Loading Capacity : 11mt In 20'fcl & 26mt In 40'fcl
A Shubhlaxmi industry is a manufacturer and exporter of ajwain seeds. It is a spice hub and has attained global fame for the same. We are a sustained provider of Indian spices packed with quality and goodness. Ajwain seeds have a place of utmost importance in spice culture since ages. They are botanically known as Trachyspermum ammi and belong to Apieaceae. They are tiny seeds having a brownish color. They have very strong flavor and sharp aromatic essence. Ajwain seeds are used in small proportion due to its strong flavor. It is used in tempering certain dishes. It can be added to bhajiya batter to avoid indigestion. It is also used as preservative in pickles. It is added to buttermilk to ease digestion. Ajwain seeds are good for health too. To list some of their benefits: They are a healer of indigestion. It acts as an appetizer. It can open up congested nasal passage. Its oil extract works wonders in case of rheumatic pain. Specification HS Code : 09109914 Type : Singapore Standard & Europe Standard Quality : 97%/98%/99%/99.5% & Sortex Clean Color ; Pure Natural Green, Light Green Moisture : 10% Max Admixture : 1-2%,max Flavour : Sweet Aroma With A Warm Liquorice Like Aromatic Flavour Total Ash ; 9.5% Max Acid Insoluble Ash : 1.75% Max Salmonella Absent/25gms Origin : Gujarat,rajasthan,aandhrapradesh Packing : 5/15/25/50 Kg Net Pp Bag/ Jute Bag/ Cartoon Quality Assurance : Sgs,geo-chem, Bureau Veritas Loading Capacity : 13mt In 20'fcl & 26mt In 40'fcl
Shubhlaxmi Industries are one the leading manufacturer and exporter of high quality Dill Seeds. Our naturally grown Dill Seeds are handpicked from farms to ensure purity. Our pack of Dill Seeds is loaded with its natural aroma and advantages. The botanical name for Dill Seeds is Anethum graveolens. It belongs to Apiaceae family. They are flat and brown in appearance. They have pleasant aromatic odor and warm taste. Dill seeds are natives of Europe and are cultivated in other European countries. Indian Dill seeds are cultivated in North India and are bolder than the European ones. They are commonly known as SUVA DANA. Dill seeds have strong flavor. They are used as sprinkler before baking. They can be combined with vinegar and spices to make pickle that has strong flavor and delicious in taste. They can be combines with cucumbers to make Dill Cucumber pickles. There are certain health benefits of Dill Seeds: It is rich in calcium. If they are chewed, they eliminate bad breathe. It is a home remedy for colic pain in infants. Specification HS Code : 09109913 Type : Machine Cleaned & Sortex Cleaned Quality :97%/98%/99%/99.5% Flavour : Pungent And Aromatic Flavor Moisture : 10% Max Admixture : 1-2%,max Foreign Matters ; 0.50%max Total Ash : 9.5% Max Acid Insoluble Ash : 1.75% Max Salmonella absent/25gms Origin : Gujarat,rajasthan Packing : 5/15/25/50 Kg Net Pp Bag/ Jute Bag/ Cartoon Quality Assurance : Sgs,geo-chem, Bureau Veritas Loading Capacity : 13mt In 20'fcl & 26mt In 40'fcl
Shubhlaxmi Industries is a manufacturer and exporter of fresh Indian red chilli flakes of best quality. They are packed in tamper proof container so that the freshness is totally sealed. Its also known as "PAPRIKA", ITS prepared from mild red chili pepper, its flavor ranges from Hot to Mild, Paprika is equally valued for its taste and its bright red colour, derived from capsanthin. Dry Chilli flakes is a condiment consisting of dried and crushed chilli peppers. Nowadays it shares table space along with salt and pepper in many hotels and restaurants, as to enhance visual apperence of dish as well. Chilli flakes is a must ingredient in Mexican and Italian cuisines. When food is topped up with chilli flakes, the food taste is elevated to just another level. It has become a convenient choice to add heat to flavor up your pizza or curry with Indian Red Chilli Flakes. Specification Kind : Teja Chili/s4 Sannam/273 Wrinkle Hs Code : 09042219 Color Value : 35-100 Max Asta Mesh Size : 2mm To 6mm Shu Level : 9000-75000 Seeds % : 5-30% Max Moisture : 10-12%max Aflatoxin : 5-30ppb Max Quality Assurance : Sgs, Geo-chem, Spice Board Loading Capacity ; 16mt In 20'fcl & 25mt In 40'fcl Packing : 25/50 Kg. New Multi Wall Paper Bag
Paprika Powder
Product Description : Thailand Minimum Order Size and Packaging details : 8, 12 Oz. 48 jars per carton
GARLIC POWDER Origin : Vietnam Grade : A Moisture : 13.5% max Size 80 -150 mesh Admixture : 1% max Impurity : 0.5% max Tasty : Good smell, hot, spicy Packing : 25kg per PP/PE bag or as customer's request
Seasoning for all foods : Foodix tastemaker biryani masala seasoning can be added to a variety of foods like fried rice, biryani, noodles to deliver distinctive flavor and texture and provide robust taste in the foods. Add the tastemaker fried rice masala of the pack to the fried vegetables. Add 1 kg of cooked rice/ noodles/ pasta / vermicelli and cook for two minutes in medium flame. Foodix veg/ chicken biryani masala contains no added chemicals.no added preservatives and no added taste enhancers like MSG (Monosodium Glutamate). Add delicious taste to everyday cooked food. Foodix tastemaker fried rice mix is a signature masala to add magical flavour in your everyday food. Stir fry vegetables (Onion, Carrot, Beans , Cabbage)in oil of your choice. Add the biryani masala of this pack to the fried vegetables. Your delicious dish is ready to relish! Fried rice mix can be used as seasonings or marinades for fresh vegetables and fruits. Fried rice masala can be used as seasoning for popcorn, nachos and all fried chips. With an extraordinary blend of flavorful spices, Foodix's tastemaker biryani masala makes everything taste great. Everyday food comes more yummier & tastier. Naturally pure, 100% Vegetarian noodles masala powder. A fortified Foodix taste enhancer fried rice mix that can be used across different cuisines in India. It is unique & efficiently enhances the taste inherent in the food ingredients already present.
We are international supplier for Small Hot Chili. Supply sufficient of quality and quantity to meet buyer's demand. Price: USD 1.00/kg Origin: China Quality available: Grade A Packing size: 10 kg/Box Minimum order: 1x20' FCL
Paprika is a spice made from the grinding of dried fruits of Capsicum annuum (e.g., bell peppers or chili peppers). In many European languages, the word paprika refers to bell peppers themselves. The seasoning is used in many cuisines to add color and flavor to dishes. Paprika can range from sweet (mild, not hot) to spicy (hot). Flavors also vary from country to country. Usage Paprika is used as an ingredient in a broad variety of dishes throughout the world. Paprika is principally used to season and color rices, stews, and soups, such as goulash, and in the preparation of sausages as an ingredient that is mixed with meats and other spices. Paprika can also be used with henna to bring a reddish tint to hair when coloring it. Paprika powder can be added to henna powder when prepared at home. Paprika is also high in other antioxidants, containing about 10% of the level found in berries. Prevalence of nutrients, however, must be balanced against quantities ingested, which are generally negligible for spices. Paprika oleoresin (also known as paprika extract) is an oil soluble extract from the fruits of Capsicum Annum Linn or Capsicum Frutescens(Indian red chillies), and is primarily used as a colouring and/or flavouring in food products. ... Oleoresin Paprika is produced by the extraction of lipids and pigments from the pods of sweet red pepper, Capsicum Annuum L. Grown in temperate climates. An oil soluble extract with it is widely used in processed foods such as sausage, dressings, dry soluble seasonings, food coatings, and snack food seasonings. Paprika Oleoresin, obtained from Capsicum, is a natural dye used as a colorant and a flavor enhancer in foods, meats and pharmaceuticals. It is obtained by percolation with a volatile solvent which should be removed subsequently, such as acetone, trichloroethylene, 2-propanol, methanol, ethanol and hexane. Capsaicin is the major flavouring compound, whereas capsanthin and capsorubin are major colouring compounds among variety of coloured compounds present in Paprika Oleoresin. Uses Foods coloured with paprika oleoresin include cheese, orange juice, spice mixtures, sauces, sweets and emulsified processed meats. In poultry feed it is used to deepen the colour of egg yolks.
-VO: 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%. 2.75%. 3% -Packing: PP+PE bag of 25kg - Shelf life: 24 months -MOQ: 1 ton
Capsicum Oleoresin is prepared by extracting the crushed capsicum (Capsicum Annum Linn) with volatile solvents by percolation method. It contains the pungent principles, capsicin not less that 8 percent. It also contains the red colouring matter called Capsanthin. This product is a powerful irritant and a carminative, which is also used as a counter irritant in lumbago and neuralgia. It can also be used to treat stomach ache that involves poorly functioning stomach muscles and as an antibacterial agents. Extraction of oleoresin capsicum from peppers involves finely ground capsicum, from which capsaicin is extracted in an organic solvent such as ethanol. The solvent is then evaporated, and the remaining wax like resin is the oleoresin capsicum. An emulsifier such as propylene glycol is used to suspend the OC in water, and pressurized to make it aerosol in pepper spray. The high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method is used to measure the amount of capsaicin within pepper sprays. Scoville Heat Units (SHU) are used to measure the concentration or "heat" of pepper spray. A synthetic analogue of capsaicin, pelargonic acid vanillylamide (desmethyldihydrocapsaicin), is used in another version of pepper spray known as PAVA spray which is used in the United Kingdom. Another synthetic counterpart of pepper spray, pelargonic acid morpholide, was developed and is widely used in Russia. Its effectiveness compared to natural pepper spray is unclear. Pepper spray typically comes in canisters, which are often small enough to be carried or concealed in a pocket or purse. Pepper spray can also be bought concealed in items such as rings. There are also pepper spray projectiles available, which can be fired from a paintball gun. It has been used for years against demonstrators. Derived from chilli peppers, oleoresin capsicum is the active ingredient in pepper spray and in some topical pain relievers.
Ginger root Botanical name: Zingiber officinale Linn. Family: Zingiberaceae. Ginger oil and oleoresins are the volatile oil derived by steam distillation of ginger and oleoresin. It is obtained by percolating the powdered rhizomes of Ginger, Zingiber officinale with volatile solvents. Ginger contains 1-2 percent of volatile oil, 5-8 percent of pungent acrid oleoresin and starch. Zingiberene is the chief constituent in the oil of ginger. Oil is employed for flavoring all kinds of food products and confectionary and finds limited use in perfumery. Oleoresin, commercially called Gingerin contains pungent principles viz. gingerol and shogaol apart from the volatile oil of ginger and is used as an aromatic, carminative, stomachic and as a stimulant. Oleoresin from ginger is obtained conventionally by extraction of dried powdered ginger with organic solvents like ethyl acetate, ethanol or acetone. Commercial dried ginger yields 3.5-10.0 per cent oleoresin. Ginger oleoresin is a dark brown viscous liquid responsible for the flavour and pungency of the spice. Ginger of commerce or `Adrak` is the dried underground stem or rhizome of the plant, which constitutes one of the five most important major spices of India, standing third or fourth, competing with chillies, depending upon fluctuations in world market prices, world market demand and supply position. Ginger, like cinnamon, clove and pepper, is one of the most important and oldest spices. It consists of the prepared and sun dried rhizomes known in trade as `hands` and `races` which are either with the outer brownish cortical layers (coated or unscraped), or with outer peel or coating partially or completely removed. Ginger requires a warm and humid climate. It is cultivated from sea level to an altitude of 1500 meters, either under heavy rainfall conditions of 150 to 300 cm or under irrigation. The crop can thrive well in sandy or clayey loam or lateritic soils. The composition of dry ginger is given below: Dry Ginger rootMoisture:6.9 % Protein:8.6 % Fat:6.4 % Fiber:5.9 % Carbohydrates:66.5 % Ash:5.7 % Calcium:0.1 % Phosphorous:.15 % Iron:0.011 % Sodium:0.03 % Potassium:1.4 % Vitamin A:175 I.U./100 g Vitamin B1:0.05 mg/100 g Vitamin B2:0.13 mg/100 g Niacin:1.9 mg/100 g Vitamin C:12.0 mg/100 g Calorific value:380 calories/100 g. Ginger Oleoresin is obtained by extraction of powdered dried ginger with suitable solvents like alcohol, acetone etc. Unlike volatile oil, it contains both the volatile oil and the non-volatile pungent principles for which ginger is so highly esteemed. Concentration of the acetone extract under vacuum and on complete removal of even traces of the solvent used, yields the so called oleoresin of ginger. Ginger oleoresin is manufactured on a commercial scale in India and abroad and is in great demand by the various food industries.
The Jalapeno is variously named in Mexico as huachinango and chile gordo. The cuaresmeno closely resembles the Jalapeno. The seeds of a cuaresmeno have the heat of a Jalapeno, but the flesh has a mild flavor close to a green bell pepper. As of 1999, 5,500 acres (22 km2) in the United States were dedicated to the cultivation of Jalapeno s. Most Jalapeno s are produced in southern New Mexico and western Texas. Jalapeno s are a pod type of Capsicum. The growing period is 70–80 days. When mature, the plant stands two and a half to three feet tall. Typically a plant produces twenty-five to thirty-five pods. During a growing period, a plant will be picked multiple times. As the growing season ends, Jalapeno s start to turn red. Once picked, individual peppers ripen to red of their own accord. The peppers can be eaten green or red. Jalapenos have 2,500 - 8,000 Scoville heat units. Compared to other chillies, the Jalapeno has a heat level that varies from mild to hot depending on cultivation and preparation. The heat, caused by capsaicin and related compounds, is concentrated in the veins (placenta) surrounding the seeds, which are called picante. Handling fresh Jalapeno s may cause skin irritation. Some handlers wear latex or vinyl gloves while cutting, skinning, or seeding Jalapeno s. When preparing Jalapeno s, hands should not come in contact with the eyes as this leads to burning and redness. Jalapeno is of Nahuatl and Spanish origin. The Spanish suffix -eno signifies that the noun originates in the place modified by the suffix, similar to the English - (i) an. The Jalapeno is named after the Mexican town of Xalapa (also spelled Jalapa). Xalapa is itself of Nahuatl derivation, formed from roots xal-li "sand" and a-pan "water place." A Jalapeno plant with pods. The purple strips on the stem are anthocyanin, due to the growth under blue-green spectrum fluorescent lighting. Five Jalapeno peppers. - A chipotle is a smoked, ripe Jalapeno. - Jalapeno jelly can be prepared using jellying methods. - Jalapeno peppers are often muddled and served in mixed drinks. - Texas Toothpicks are Jalapeno s and onions shaved into straws, lightly breaded, and deep fried. - Jalapeno Poppers, also called Armadillo eggs, are an appetizer; Jalapeno s are stuffed with cheese, usually cheddar or cream cheese, breaded and deep fried.
Lovage-, Levisticum officinale, is a perennial herb that looks like parsley and is in the parsley, or Apiaceae, family, like anise, dill, caraway, cumin, and fennel. Lovage is native to mountainous areas of southern Europe and Asia Minor. It is sometimes called sea parsley. Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a plant, the leaves and seeds or fruit of which are used to flavor food, especially in South European cuisine. It is a tall (3 to 9 ft) perennial that vaguely resembles its cousin celery in appearance and in flavor. Lovage also sometimes gets referred to as smallage, but this is more properly used for celery. Herb (Levisticum officinale) of the parsley family, native to southern Europe. It is cultivated for its stalks and foliage, which are used for tea, as a vegetable, and to flavour foods. Its rhizomes are used as a carminative, and the seeds are used for flavouring desserts. Oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery. The French call lovage céleri bâtard, "false celery," because of its strong resemblance to that plant. Lovage has been used since Greek and Roman times for everything from a seasoning, to a curative for maladies ranging from indigestion to freckles, to a love potion. It grows up to 7 feet high and has large, dark green, celerylike leaves. The flavor of the pale stalks is that of very strong celery. The leaves, seeds and stalks can be used (in small amounts because of their potent flavor) in salads, stews and other dishes such as fowl and game. The stalks can be cooked as a vegetable. Dried lovage leaves and chopped or powdered stalks can be found in natural food stores and gourmet markets. The seeds are commonly called celery seed. Lovage is also called smallage and smellage. lovage, tall perennial herb (Levisticum officinale) of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), native to the mountains of S Europe and cultivated elsewhere. Its aromatic fruits are used in soups and as a flavoring for confectionery and for some liqueurs. An aromatic oil extracted from the roots has been used medicinally and also for flavoring. The edible leaves are usually used like celery. Lovage is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Apiales, family Umbelliferae.
Mace Botanical: Myristica fragrans Family: N.O. Myristicaceae Hindi Name: Mace - Javitri General Description: Nutmeg, spice consisting of the seed of the Myristica fragrans, a tropical, dioecious evergreen tree native to the Moluccas or Spice Islands of Indonesia. Geographical Sources The nutmeg tree, Myristica fragrans, is indigenous to the Moluccas in Indonesia but has been successfully grown in other Asian countries and in the Caribbean, namely Grenada. Banda Islands, Malayan Archipelago, Molucca Islands, and cultivated in Sumatra, French Guiana Composition -> Nutmeg and mace contain 7 to 14 percent essential oil, the principal components of which are pinene, camphene, and dipentene. Nutmeg on expression yields about 24 to 30 percent fixed oil called nutmeg butter, or oil of mace. Dried kernel of the seed. Varieties -> Whole nutmegs are grouped under three broad quality classifications: 1. Sound: nutmegs which are mainly used for grinding and to a lesser extent for oleoresin extraction. High quality or sound whole nutmegs are traded in grades which refer to their size in numbers of nutmegs per pound: 80s, 110s and 130s (110 to 287 nuts per kg), or 'ABCD' which is an assortment of various sizes. 2. Substandard: nutmegs which are used for grinding, oleoresin extraction and essential oil distillation. Substandard nutmegs are traded as 'sound, shrivelled' which in general have a higher volatile oil content than mature sound nutmegs and are used for grinding, oleoresin extraction and oil distillation; and 'BWP' (broken, wormy and punky) which are mainly used for grinding as volatile oil content generally does not exceed 8%. 3. Distilling: poor quality nutmegs used for essential oil distillation.Distilling grades of nutmegs are of poorer quality: 'BIA' or 'ETEZ' with a volatile oil content of 8% to 10%; and 'BSL' or 'AZWI' which has less shell material and a volatile oil content of 12% to 13%. Method of Processing -> When fully mature it splits in two, exposing a crimson-coloured aril, the mace, surrounding a single shiny, brown seed, the nutmeg. The pulp of the fruit may be eaten locally. After collection, the aril-enveloped nutmegs are conveyed to curing areas where the mace is removed, flattened out, and dried. The nutmegs are dried gradually in the sun and turned twice daily over a period of six to eight weeks. During this time the nutmeg shrinks away from its hard seed coat until the kernels rattle in their shells when shaken. The shell is then broken with a wooden truncheon and the nutmegs are picked out. Dried nutmegs are grayish-brown ovals with furrowed surfaces. Large ones may be about 1.2 inches long and 0.8 inch in diameter. Taste and Aroma: Nutmeg has a characteristic, pleasant fragrance and slightly warm taste
Marigolds were first discovered by the Portuguese in Central America in the 16th century. Marigolds are hardy, annual plants and are great plants for cheering up any garden. Broadly, there are two genuses which are referred to by the common name, Marigolds viz., Tagetes and Celandula. Tagetes includes African Marigolds and French Marigolds. Celandula includes Pot Marigolds. Kingdom : Plantae Division : Magnoliophyta Class : Magnoliopsida Order : Asterales Family : Asteraceae Genus : Tagetes, Calendula Marigolds come in different colors, yellow and orange being the most common. Most of the marigolds have strong, pungent odor and have has great value in cosmetic treatment. There are many varieties of Marigolds available today. Some of the major Marigold varieties are listed below: African or American Marigolds (Tagetes erecta): These marigolds are tall, erect-growing plants up to three feet in height. The flowers are globe-shaped and large. Flowers may measure up to 5 inches across. African Marigolds are very good bedding plants. These flowers are yellow to orange and do not include red colored Marigolds. The Africans take longer to reach flowering stage than the French type. French Marigolds (Tagetes patula): Marigold cultivars in this group grow 5 inches to 18 inches high. Flower colors are red, orange and yellow. Red and orange bicolor patterns are also found. Flowers are smaller, (2 inches across). French Marigolds are ideal for edging flowerbeds and in mass plantings. They also do well in containers and window boxes. Signet Marigolds (T. signata 'pumila'): The signet Marigolds produce compact plants with finely divided, lacy foliage and clusters of small, single flowers. They have yellow to orange colored, edible flowers.The flowers of signet marigolds have a spicy tarragon flavor. The foliage has a pleasant lemon fragrance. Signet Marigolds are excellent plants for edging beds and in window boxes. Mule Marigolds: These marigolds are the sterile hybrids of tall African and dwarf French marigolds, hence known as mule Marigolds. Most triploid cultivars grow from 12 to 18 inches high. Though they have the combined qualities of their parents, their rate of germination is low. Marigold (Calendula) is an extremely effective herb for the treatment of skin problems and can be used wherever there is inflammation of the skin, whether due to infection or physical damage; for example, crural ulceration, varicose veins, haemorrhoids, anal fissures, mastitis, sebaceous cysts, impetigo or other inflamed cutaneous lesions. As an ointment, Marigold (Calendula) is an excellent cosmetic remedy for repairing minor damage to the skin such as subdermal broken capillaries or sunburn. The sap from the stem is reputed to remove warts, corns and calluses.
Sweet marjoram: Origanum (O) hortensis (orMajoranahortensis). Potmarjoram: O.onites Wildmajoram: O.vulgare. Syrian majoram is called zatar Family: Labiatae or Lamiaceae (mint family). In Europe, marjoram was a traditional symbol of youth and romantic love. Used by Romans as an aphrodisiac, it was used to cast love spells and was worn at weddings as a sign of happiness during the middle Ages. Greeks who wore marjoram wreaths at weddings called it “joy of the mountains.” It was used to brew beer before hops was discovered, and flavored a wine called hippocras. A cousin of the oregano family, marjoram originated in Mediterranean regions and is now a commonly used spice in many parts of Europe. Called zatar in the Middle east and often mistaken for oregano, it is also a popular spicing in Eastern Europe. Origin and Varieties Marjoram is indigenous to northern Africa and southwest Asia. It is cultivated around the Mediterranean, in England, Central and Eastern Europe, South America, the United States, and India. Description Marjoram leaf is used fresh, as whole or chopped, and dried whole or broken, and ground. The flowering tops and seeds, which are not as strong as the leaves, are also used as flavorings. Sweet marjoram is a small and oval-shaped leaf. It is light green with a greyish tint. Marjoram is fresh, spicy, bitter, and slightly pungent with camphor like notes. It has the fragrant herbaceous and delicate, sweet aroma of thyme and sweet basil. Pot marjoram is bitter and less sweet. Chemical Components Sweet marjoram has 0.3% to 1% essential oil, mostly monoterpenes. It is yellowish to dark greenish brown in color. It mainly consists of cis-sabinene hydrate (8% to 40%), -terpinene (10%), a-terpinene (7.6%), linalyl acetate (2.2%), terpinen 4-ol (18% to 48%), myrcene (1.0%), linalool (9% to 39%), -cymene (3.2%), caryophyllene (2.6%), and a-terpineol (7.6%). Its flavor varies widely depending on its origins. The Indian and Turkish sweet marjorams have more d-linalool, caryophyllene, carvacrol, and eugenol. Its oleoresin is dark green, and 2.5 lb. are equivalent to 100 lb. of freshly ground marjoram. Marjoram contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and niacin. Culinary uses of Marjoram Marjoram is typically used in European cooking and is added to fish sauces, clam chowder, butter-based sauces, salads, tomato-based sauces, vinegar, mushroom sauces, and eggplant. In Germany, marjoram is called the “sausage herb” and is used with thyme and other spices in different types of sausages. It is usually added at the end of cooking to retain its delicate flavor or as a garnish. It goes well with vegetables including cabbages, potatoes, and beans. The seeds are used to flavor confectionary and meat products.
