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Thyme

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Description

An aromatic culinary herb in the mint family, thyme is used to bring a distinctive herbal character to a variety of dishes.

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

Origin

Southwestern Europe, Southeastern Italy

Size

All Sizes

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for rosemary, sage and thyme. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Temperature

0°C (32°F)

Humidity

90-95%

Shelf Life

2-3 weeks

Packaging

Breathable bags or containers to prevent moisture buildup

Even low ethylene levels cause leaf drop, epinasty and yellowing, so keep these herbs near freezing and away from ethylene sources. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.

"Aromatic culinary herb"