Glossary
Common thyme - a royal herb

Common thyme - a royal herb

Common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is an aromatic herb from the mint family, native to the Mediterranean region. It has small green leaves with an intense aroma and a slightly bitter, spicy flavor. Thyme is one of the most widely used herbs in European cuisine, especially French and Italian. It is used to season meats, soups, sauces, and vegetables. It is a key component of herbes de Provence and bouquet garni blends. Thyme contains thymol essential oil, which has antiseptic properties and is traditionally used against coughs and colds.

Thyme originates from the Mediterranean and is one of the most widely used herbs in European cuisine.
It is a key component of French blends herbes de Provence and bouquet garni.
It contains thymol essential oil with antiseptic properties that helps with coughs and colds.
Thyme pairs excellently with meats, soups, sauces, and roasted vegetables.

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Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)

Energy

101 kcal

5 %

Proteins

6 g

11 %

Fats

2 g

2 %

Carbohydrates

24 g

9 %

Fiber

14 g

56 %

Salt

23 mg

< 1 %