Rosemary - this popular herb has a spicy, strong fragrance - excellent for meat & seafood

Scientific Binomial Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary is used with beef, pork, lamb, poultry & seafood, along with many vegetables. Rosemary has long been considered a symbol of remembrance and fidelity.

The OASIS has advice on how to select top-quality Rosemary. You'll find suggestions on how to prepare, season and cook using Rosemary, information on the best time of year to buy and ways to store what's left for your next meal.

Selection Information

Usage: Beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry & seafood; Many vegetables.

Selection: Rosemary is spicy, strong and fragrant. In general, herbs should be fresh looking, crisp and brightly-colored. Store dry but cool in your refrigerator.

Avoid: Avoid herbs that are wilted, have dry brown areas, or are pale or yellow in color. Slimy looking dark spots with small areas of mold indicate old product or poor handling.

Seasonal Information

Rosemary is available year-round

Rosemary Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 tbsp fresh Rosemary (2g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2	Calories from Fat 1
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0	0%
Saturated Fat 0mg	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	3%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 1%	Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 0%	Iron 1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Rosemary is low in Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It's also a good source of Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium and Copper, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Iron and Manganese.

Rosemary Tips & Trivia

This herb has always been considered a symbol of remembrance and fidelity. At one time it was traditional for bridesmaids to present the groom with a bunch of rosemary on the morning of the wedding. The English were wary of such uses, wary of another superstition to the effect that where rosemary flourishes, the woman rules.
Rosemary gets its name from the Latin word rosmarinus, which is derived from "dew" (ros) and "sea" (marinus), or "dew of the sea"
Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region.
Rosemary is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae.