Herbs, Oregano

Known as the "pizza spice", oregano adds much more than characteristic pizza flavor - it's also packed with antioxidants. In fact, dried oregano has 30 times the antioxidant (ORAC) power of blueberries.   

There are two primary varieties of this palette-pleasing herb: Mediterranean oregano, which is the dried leaf of Origanum vulgare L., a perennial herb in the Labitae, or mint family;  and Mexican oregano - the dried leaf of one of several plants of the Lippia genus.

Oregano is grown in California and New Mexico, as well as the Mediterranean region.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=13,970 (fresh) and 200,129 (dried)

The Benefits

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Selecting and Storing

Oregano should be stored in a cool, dark place for no more than 6 months.

Nutrition Information