Marjoram

Marjoram is an aromatic leafy herb with small leaves and a mild, warm fragrance. When dried, the leaves generally appear green to grey-green and have a soft, delicate texture. Its flavour is herbaceous, slightly sweet and gently aromatic, with similarities to oregano but typically a softer and more delicate character. Dried marjoram is commonly used in soups, sauces, vegetables, meat dishes, seasoning blends and traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes. It can be used alone or combined with other herbs such as thyme, sage, basil and rosemary. The dried herb may contain small whole leaves along with natural leaf fragments. Because of its relatively mild flavour, marjoram blends easily with other ingredients while adding a distinctive herbal aroma to savoury culinary preparations.