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Oregano

Inventory, lb : 100.21
This item was last sold on : 04/08/20

• 61 Featured Restaurants

• 20 Recipe Ideas

• 4 Sharess

Description/Taste

Oregano is a shrub-like herb with multiple-branched stems, growing either upright or in a creeping manner, depending on the variety. It can grow as tall as three feet in height. The leaves are narrow and pinnate, or arrow-shaped, and have a soft, fuzzy texture. They grow in pairs, well-spaced out along tender stems. As the plant grows, the more mature stems become woody at the base. In the late summer, small white flowers bloom from the flower spikes (bracts) at the top of the stems. Typically, Oregano is harvested just before the flowers bloom, when the flavor and aroma is at its peak. Oregano is said to have a ‘balsamic’ flavor; a combination of mint (a closely related herb), thyme, and rosemary. The taste is strong and somewhat bitter.

Seasons/Availability

Oregano is available year-round.

Current Facts

Oregano is botanically classified as Origanum vulgare, and is often referred to as “Wild Marjoram.” While marjoram is also in the genus Origanum, the two are different species. The major differences between the two herbs can be found in the compounds contained in each plant’s volatile (or “essential”) oils. Oregano has long been used as a culinary and medicinal herb in Europe and more recently worldwide.

Nutritional Value

Oregano is a good source of iron, manganese, vitamin K, fiber and calcium. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids The two main compounds in essential oils obtained from Oregano are thymol and carvacrol, which are the primary natural chemicals that give Oregano its specific flavor profile. The compounds have strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Phytonutrients in Oregano give the herb four times more antioxidant power than blueberries. For the best health benefits, Oregano is often brewed into a tea or the essential oils are extracted from the leaves for use in supplements, diffusers and some cosmetics.

Applications

Oregano is a traditional Mediterranean herb and plays a prominent role in Greek and Italian cuisine. Pair fresh and dried oregano with cured olives, sheep's milk cheeses, tomatoes, pork, lamb, potatoes, pasta and rices. It is an ideal aromatic for meat stews and can compliment olive oil sauces for grilled and baked fish. Keep cool and dry until ready to use.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

To the ancient Romans and Greeks, Oregano was seen as a symbol for happiness and joy. Wreaths of Oregano sprigs were worn as crowns by the bride and groom on their wedding day; the herb was thought to bring blessings of happiness to the couple. In other folk remedies from Europe to Australia, Oregano was used as a cure-all for sickness, digestive troubles, detoxification and maintaining good heart health.

Geography/History

Oregano is native to the Mediterranean and the region stretching east towards Asia. The botanical name Origanum vulgare comes from the Greek oros for “mountain” and ganos for “joy,” named for its favorite growth habit – the warm, dry mountainsides of Greece. Oregano was cultivated in France since the Middle Ages and is a major component of Mediterranean cuisine. The herb was unknown to Americans until the 20th century when soldiers returning from World War I brought Oregano back from Italy. There are many plants that are referred to as “Oregano” because they contain high amounts of carvacrol, which is responsible for the flavor profile indicative of Oregano. It is estimated that there are over forty different species, and countless hybrids of Oregano due to the wide variability of the species and its ability to cross pollinate very easily.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
10 Barrel Brewing Co.	San Diego CA	619-886-2743
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	858-260-5400
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Justin Hoehn	San Diego CA	619-326-8895
Blade 1936	Oceanside CA	760-231-1456
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	917-969-9500
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Landon's Gourmet Kitchen	San Marcos CA	858-449-9944
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-356-9925
Jalisco Cantina	Oceanside CA	760-429-1679

the other 41...

Michele Coulon Dessertier	San Diego CA	858-456-5098
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel	San Diego CA	858-350-3400
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Tiger Tiger	San Diego CA	619-764-5475
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
The Holding Company	San Diego CA	619-665-1251
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-255-4230
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Oside Kitchen Collaborative	Oceanside CA	760-707-8108
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Viejas Casino Baron Long's	Alpine CA	702-401-0455
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Blind Lady	San Diego CA	619-255-2491
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2	Poway CA	858-397-2922
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Jensens Finest Foods - Deli	San Diego CA	619-550-2097
Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Oregano. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Spend With Pennies		Greek Pasta Salad
Cookie and Kate		Easy Brown Rice Risotto with Mushrooms and Fresh Oregano
Healthy Slow Cooking		Quick and Easy Fresh Oregano Vegan Pesto
Foodness Gracious		Baked Beets with Butter and Oregano
Loaves and Dishes		Tennessee Onions
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic Flatbread with Herb-Spinach Pesto
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Chicken Wings with Lemon and Oregano
Domestically Blissful		Herbed Ricotta Cheese
Gather For Bread		Pull Apart Garlic Bread
Verses from my Kitchen		Lentil, Bacon & Oregano Soup

the other 10...

Garnish with Lemon		Parmesan Salsa
Recipe Runner		Spaghetti Squash with Feta and Herbs
This is How I Cook		Lemon Oregano Pesto
Grow A Good Life		Italian Salad Dressing
Simply Quinoa		Lemon Herb Quinoa with Toasted Hazelnuts
Taste and Tell		Greek Chicken Wrap
Art and the Kitchen		Greek Ribs
The Foodie Physician		Spring Herb& Parmesan Popovers
Cincy Shopper		Homemade Tomato Vinaigrette
Gimme Some Oven		Chimichurri Sauce

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Jumbo Santa Fe

Jumbo Santa Fe
Cra 43A N 7 Sur - 170
480-0320
https://www.tiendasjumbo.co/supermercado/santafe

Near Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
About 41 days ago, 2/28/20
Sharer's comments : Orégano fresco, de excelente calidad y sabor

Super King Markets

Super King Markets
2741 W. MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana CA 92704
714-597-7651

Near South Coast Metro, California, United States
About 293 days ago, 6/21/19

Central Market of Athens - Greece

Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Tzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis

https://www.okaa.gr/

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 357 days ago, 4/18/19
Sharer's comments : Oregano 🌿

Fat Cat Organics, Cullman AL Near Cullman, Alabama, United States
About 601 days ago, 8/17/18