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Oregano
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Protein 1.8 g 4%
- Fat 0.9 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 8.6 g 31%
- Sugars 0.8 g —
- Sodium 5 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 34 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 45 mg 50%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 0.9 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.19 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.21 mg 12%
- Folate (B9) 48 µg 12%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 323 mg 25%
- Iron 7.4 mg 41%
- Magnesium 55 mg 13%
- Phosphorus 30 mg 2%
- Potassium 255 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.5 mg 5%
- Copper 0.13 mg 14%
- Manganese 1 mg 44%
- Selenium 1 µg 2%
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Questions about Oregano
When should you add oregano to a sauce?
Add dried oregano early in a tomato sauce or stew so it has time to soften and flavour the dish. Stir fresh oregano in near the end, or scatter it over the food just before serving.
Can you use dried oregano instead of fresh?
Yes. Use about one teaspoon of dried oregano for every tablespoon of chopped fresh oregano; dried leaves have a more concentrated flavour.
What dishes go well with oregano?
Oregano is a classic in pizza and tomato pasta sauces, and it works well in Greek-style salads, marinades for grilled meat and roasted aubergine or courgette. Pair it with garlic, lemon, olive oil or tomatoes.
How should you store oregano?
Keep dried oregano in a tightly closed jar in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the cooker, where heat and light can dull its aroma. Wrap fresh sprigs in a slightly damp paper towel, place them in a sealed container and refrigerate.
Can you freeze fresh oregano?
Yes. Freeze whole sprigs in a sealed bag, then crumble the leaves straight into soups, sauces or stews while still frozen. The leaves lose some firmness, so frozen oregano is better for cooking than garnishing.
Does oregano taste like coriander?
No. Oregano has a warm, savoury, slightly peppery flavour that suits tomato-based and grilled dishes; coriander leaves taste brighter and more citrusy, and are often added fresh at the end.
Is oregano related to marjoram?
Yes. Oregano and marjoram are close relatives in the mint family, but marjoram is generally milder and sweeter, while oregano has a more robust, peppery taste.
Source: CoFID (UK) 13-891 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
