Dried thyme

What it is

Dried thyme is the tiny leaves of thyme, dried and usually crumbled. It is more concentrated than fresh, so roughly a third of the amount is used, and it suits long cooking, rubs and spice blends better than garnishing. It is a key element of herbes de Provence and Caribbean seasoning.

Thymus vulgaris

How it’s used

• Rubs for chicken and pork
• Stews, soups and casseroles
• Jerk seasoning and Creole dishes
• Stuffings and gravies

Characteristics

Storage

Cool, dry and dark. Airtight jar away from light; replace when the aroma is faint.

Diet, allergens and safety

No major allergens in typical versions.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Dairy-free
• Egg-free
• Gluten-free
• Nut-free
• Soy-free
• Caffeine-free

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy

276 kcal

Protein

9.11 g

Carbohydrate

63.94 g

Fat

7.43 g

Fibre

37 g

Sugars

1.71 g

USDA FoodData Central: Spices, thyme, dried.

Substitutes

Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.

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