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INGREDIENTSDRIED THYMEHerb

Dried Thyme

Herb · French · Mediterranean · Global

Concentrated notes of spice, specifically thyme and oregano, define this herb. Its aromatic profile includes a subtle floral orange-blossom quality, while the taste profile remains neutral across sweet, sour, and salty axes with a faint hint of bitterness and umami. It provides a consistent, dry texture for Mediterranean and global cooking.

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Photo: kevin dooley · CC BY 2.0

01At a glance

RoleHerb

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

FrenchMediterranean

Key compounds

ThymolCarvacrolLinalool

02Pairs well with· 8

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Complementary·Protein

Complementary·Vegetable

Canned Tomatoes

Complementary·Vegetable

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

0.3

Salty

0.1

Sour

0.3

Bitter

0.5

Umami

0.5

Fat

0.5

Heat

0.2

Aroma· 0–10

Spice7.4

thyme · oregano

Floral5.2

orange blossom

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness3.0

Softness4.0

Density1.5

Fibrousness5.0

Crispness4.0

Chewiness1.0

delicateleafy

04Aroma compounds· 3

Thymol Carvacrol Linalool

05Techniques that suit it

Bloom Infuse Toast And Grind Braise Stew

06Common forms / preps

01

Whole Dried Leaves

Intact dried leaves · ideal for long-simmering stocks, stews, and braises where they can be strained out later.

02

Crumbled

Lightly crushed between palms · releases essential oils just before finishing roasted vegetables, compound butters, or marinades.

03

Ground

Fine powder · provides uniform herb distribution in spice rubs for grilled meats and poultry seasoning blends.

04

Toasted

Gently dry-heated in a pan · deepens the thymol notes for use in sophisticated crusts or aromatic poaching liquids.

05

Infused

Steeped in oil or vinegar · creates a concentrated herbal base for vinaigrettes, finishing oils, or curing applications.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

parsley0.50 rosemary0.47 red_wine0.45 paprika0.45 cayenne_pepper0.43 sage0.42 onion0.42 white_wine0.41

Cuisine affinity

Mediterranean 0.57Eastern European 0.53South Asian 0.48Western & Atlantic 0.46Latin American 0.46

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Dried Thyme

Herb · Use as purchased