Description
Marjoram is similar in appearance to oregano. Marjoram a small aromatic shrub that grows to a height of approximately 2 feet. There are about 30 different species..
Uses
It is routinely paired with basil in tomato and pasta meals. The fresh leaves are stripped from the stem and chopped or snipped.
Pack Sizes
| Food Service Pack | 1 LB bags/cello containers |
| 8 oz bags/cello containers | |
| 4 oz. bags/cello containers | |
| Retail Packs | 1 oz containers |
| 1/2 oz containers |
Buying
When buying fresh marjoram or oregano, look for firm stems.
Nutritional Information
| sweet marjoram | |
| calcium | 12 mg |
| potassium | 9 mg |
| vitamin A | 5 ER |
| magnesium | 2 mg |
| phosphorus | 1.8 mg |
| iron | 0.5 mg |
| per tsp. (1 g) |
Marjoram is believed to be an antispasmodic, an antiseptic, bactericidal, stomachic, an expectorant, and a sedative. Marjoram alleviates colic, stimulates the appetite, facilitates digestion, and is thought to have a beneficial effect on the respiratory system. Marjoram is believed to ease migraines, car sickness, insomnia and bronchitis.
Serving Ideas
Marjoram is used fresh, dried, and ground. Marjoram has a slightly more mellow flavor than oregano. Marjoram is used to season tomato-based dishes, salad dressings, sauces, stuffing, vegetables (onion, spinach, zucchini, eggplant), fish, seafood, legumes, meat, eggs,poultry, delicatessen meats.
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