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Oregano

Inventory, lb : 48.95
This item was last sold on : 07/04/20

• 90 Featured Restaurants

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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.

Biga	San Diego CA	949-295-4377
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Jalisco Cantina	Oceanside CA	760-429-1679
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-255-4100
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel	San Diego CA	858-350-3400
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	858-342-5495
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	760-230-2970
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-920-7887
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-925-7552

the other 70...

La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Beeside Balcony	Del Mar CA	858-880-8105
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
Decoy Dockside Restaurant	San Marcos CA	760-653-3230
619 Spirits	San Diego CA	619-940-6456
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Blind Lady	San Diego CA	619-255-2491
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-356-9925
Well Fed	San Diego CA	619-948-9983
10 Barrel Brewing Co.	San Diego CA	619-886-2743
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Monteferante Foods	Vista CA	310-740-0194
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-255-4230
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Homestead Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-209-0149
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Landon's Gourmet Kitchen	San Marcos CA	858-449-9944
Fonda Don Diego	Coronado CA	619-537-0054
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Chart House Restaurant Cardiff	Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA	760-436-4044
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
The Joint	San Diego CA	619-222-8272
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Eddie V's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-5500
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	619-990-0158
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar	Oceanside CA	760-807-7446
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
Seven Mile Casino	Chula Vista CA
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Oregano. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Sprinkles and Sprouts		Chicken Wings with Lemon and Oregano
Cincy Shopper		Homemade Tomato Vinaigrette
Verses from my Kitchen		Lentil, Bacon & Oregano Soup
Gimme Some Oven		Chimichurri Sauce
The Foodie Physician		Spring Herb& Parmesan Popovers
Simply Quinoa		Lemon Herb Quinoa with Toasted Hazelnuts
Taste and Tell		Greek Chicken Wrap
Foodness Gracious		Baked Beets with Butter and Oregano
Garnish with Lemon		Parmesan Salsa
Gather For Bread		Pull Apart Garlic Bread

the other 10...

This is How I Cook		Lemon Oregano Pesto
Loaves and Dishes		Tennessee Onions
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic Flatbread with Herb-Spinach Pesto
Spend With Pennies		Greek Pasta Salad
Domestically Blissful		Herbed Ricotta Cheese
Art and the Kitchen		Greek Ribs
Grow A Good Life		Italian Salad Dressing
Healthy Slow Cooking		Quick and Easy Fresh Oregano Vegan Pesto
Cookie and Kate		Easy Brown Rice Risotto with Mushrooms and Fresh Oregano
Recipe Runner		Spaghetti Squash with Feta and Herbs

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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 129 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 381 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 445 days ago, 4/18/19
Sharer's comments : Oregano 🌿

Fat Cat Organics, Cullman AL Near Cullman, Alabama, United States
About 688 days ago, 8/17/18