Whole Mexican Oregano

Description

Whole Mexican Oregano. or Lippia graveolens, is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family, Verbenaceae, is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America as far south as Nicaragua. Common names include Mexican oregano, redbrush lippia, oregano Cimmaron, scented lippia, and scented matgrass. Traditional oregano is one of the most common herbs in modern kitchens.

Ever present in Italian cuisine, it earned the nickname the pizza herb, with its minty undertones justifying its membership in the mint plant family Lamiaceae. Mexican oregano, on the other hand, is from a different plant family altogether, Verbenaceae. You’ll also find Lemon Verbena in this family, so as you would expect Mexican Oregano has similar citrus-like undertones. It also might taste more grassy or earthy to you.

Description:

People often wonder if regular oregano and whole mexican oregano are interchangeable. While you can use one in place of the other, the flavor is not really the same. Marjoram is a closer substitute to the actual flavor of Mexican oregano.

Usage:

It can be used for purposes other than cooking, such as aromatherapy when used as an oil. You can use Mexican oregano whenever you want to add the sourness of lemon into your dish. It can be used to add aroma and flavor to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Whole Mexican oregano It makes a good leading flavor in milder marinades for poultry and fish, especially when paired with citrus and alliums. A simple and delicious marinade can be made using fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and a sprinkle of Mexican oregano.

You can store Mexican oregano along with your other spices. Keep it in a cool, dry place and it will last for months. To maintain freshness, this spice is shipped in glass bottles. That’s because glass jars can preserve the freshness of spices for up to 2 years. Glass is an awesome option for storing spices because it doesn’t react to ingredients, unlike plastics and wood. Glass doesn’t typically conduct heat and you can see what’s inside to keep track of inventory.

This spice is additive and preservative free !!!!

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