- Glossary
- Savory - aromatic herb
Savory - aromatic herb
Savory is an aromatic herb from the mint family with a pronounced peppery flavor reminiscent of thyme and oregano. There are two main varieties: summer savory with a milder taste and winter savory with a more intense aroma. It is traditionally added to legume dishes as it helps reduce bloating. It is also used in meat dishes, soups, and vegetable preserves.
- Savory is traditionally added to legumes as it helps reduce bloating and gas.
- In German, it is called Bohnenkraut, meaning bean herb, due to its association with legumes.
- Ancient Romans used savory both as an aphrodisiac and a culinary spice.
- Winter savory is a perennial plant with a more intense flavor than summer savory.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
272 kcal
14 %
Proteins
7 g
14 %
Fats
6 g
8 %
Carbohydrates
69 g
26 %
Fiber
46 g
183 %
Salt
60 mg
1 %
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