Shelled Sicilian Oregano 30g

Oregano (scientific name Origanum Vulgare) is an aromatic perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family and widely used as a spice. The oregano harvest must take place during flowering which occurs in the middle of summer. The life cycle of this precious aromatic plant foresees that it is in flower from June to September. At this stage we see the oregano full of green leaves all over the stem and white or pale pink flowers. Once harvested we move on to the drying phase, which occurs naturally by grouping the oregano in bunches and hanging them upside down in a cool, ventilated place. Finally we move on to the shelling of the oregano which is done manually and for this reason it requires particularly painstaking work. Oregano is a product with unique characteristics in terms of aromas and quality and is among the most used spices in Mediterranean cuisine. It is used in many preparations, to season fish and meat, on pizza, on caprese, on salads and capable of giving freshness to dishes and enhancing their flavours.