Description
Oregano is similar to Marjoram. Oregano is 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.Oregano is known as the pizza herb in the United States, as that seems to be its most common use.
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 oregano, look for firm stems.
Nutritional Information
| oregano | |
| calcium | 24 mg |
| potassium | 25 mg |
| vitamin A | 10 ER |
| magnesium | 4 mg |
| phosphorus | 3 mg |
| iron | 0.6 |
| per tsp. (1 g) |
Oregano is believed to be antispasmodic, antiseptic, bactericidal, stomachic, an expectorant, and a sedative. They alleviate colic, stimulate the appetite, facilitate digestion, and is thought to have a beneficial effect on the respiratory system. Oregano is also believed to ease migraines, car sickness, insomnia and bronchitis.
Serving Ideas
Oregano can be used fresh, dried, and ground. Oregano is used to season tomato-based dishes, salad dressings, sauces, stuffing, vegetables (onion, spinach, zucchini, eggplant), fish, seafood, legumes, meat, eggs, poultry,and delicatessen meats.
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