Exotic Lemon Thyme
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Description

Lemon Thyme is now becoming a very popular herb. Thyme is has a distinctive lemon flavor.

Uses

With its strong lemon flavor a strong refreshing smell provides an  allure to meat dishes, stews, soups, sauces and baked goods.

Pack Sizes

Food Service Pack 1 LB bags/cello containers
8 oz bags/cello containers
4 oz. bags/cello
Retail Packs 1 oz containers
1/2 oz containers

Buying

Whole lemon thyme leaves have more flavor than ground leaves..

Nutritional Information

   
calcium 26 mg
potassium 11 mg
vitamin A 5 ER
magnesium 3 mg
phosphorus 3 mg
iron 1.7 mg
  per 5 ml (1g)

Lemon Thyme is said to be diuretic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, a stimulant and an expectorant, it stimulates perspiration and menstruation, relieves flatulence and cleans the intestine.

Serving Ideas

Young shoots of Lemon Thyme are used as a garnish and flavoring in soup and gravy. It seasons meats, soups, stuffing and baked goods.

 


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