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Herbes De Provence

Herb · French · Mediterranean

The organoleptic profile is driven by high-impact volatile compounds including thymol and carvacrol, which anchor the primary spice-family aromatic intensity at 7.4. Analytical taste vectors show minimal deviation across sweetness, sourness, and umami axes, with a notable presence of rosmarinic acid contributing to the blend's distinctively consistent bitter-fat flavor profile.

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01At a glance

RoleHerb

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

FrenchMediterranean

Key compounds

ThymolCarvacrolRosmarinic-Acid

02Pairs well with· 8

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Complementary·Protein

Complementary·Vegetable

Bridge·Protein

Complementary·Vegetable

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

0.3

Salty

0.1

Sour

0.3

Bitter

0.5

Umami

0.3

Fat

0.5

Heat

0.2

Aroma· 0–10

Spice7.4

thyme · oregano

Floral5.2

orange blossom

Fermented5.2

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness3.0

Softness4.0

Density1.5

Fibrousness5.0

Crispness4.0

Chewiness1.0

delicateleafy

04Aroma compounds· 4

Thymol CarvacrolRosmarinic-AcidLinalool

05Techniques that suit it

Bloom In Fat Cold Infusion Dry Toast Dry Marination Braise Incorporation

06Common forms / preps

01

Dried

Standard blend of dried aromatic herbs used as a foundational seasoning for stews, braises, and roasted vegetables.

02

Ground

Finely milled herb blend used to ensure even distribution in dry rubs for grilled meats or incorporated into savory crusts.

03

Infused

Steeped in hot oil or melted butter to create a fragrant finishing drizzle for Mediterranean-inspired sauces and dressings.

04

Toasted

Lightly warmed in a dry pan to unlock volatile oils before incorporation into marinades or vinaigrettes for enhanced aromatic profile.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

empanada_shell0.31choricero_pepper0.30english_muffin0.29emmental_cheese0.28vegetable_extract0.27salad_cream0.26pepperoni0.26 asparagus0.25

Cuisine affinity

Eastern European 0.47Mediterranean 0.45Western & Atlantic 0.41Latin American 0.40East Asian 0.37

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Herbes De Provence

Herb · Use as purchased