Healthy Food Database
Rosemary is a hardy annual herb with a strong, pine-like flavour, complementing rich and full-flavoured foods. The dried leaves are best for long, slow cooking, use fresh in dumplings, roasts and garnishes.
Category: Herb
In Season:
To Buy:
Fresh rosemary can be bought in bunches from most vegetable retailers. Dried rosemary is available either as whole leaves or ground powder. Buy dried herbs which are well-packed, as thin cellophane bags do not keep in the aroma and flavour.
To Store:
Store fresh rosemary in a jug of water on the kitchen bench for up to 5 days. Keep dried rosemary in an airtight container away from heat and light.
Tips & Tricks:
Add ground rosemary to mashed potato to serve with lamb cutlets.
Cooking Tips:
Nutrition per 100 Grams:
Salicylates:
Extremely High
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
Aches & Pains
Bacterial Infections
Inflammation
Asthma
Fungal Infections
Ulcers
Atherosclerosis
Heart Disease
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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