ROSEMARY

Discover the versatile flavours, and nutritional benefits of Rosemary, an aromatic herb that enhances your culinary creations.

Rosemary is a small evergreen perennial shrub from the Lamiaceae (mint) botanical family native to the Mediterranean region. Rosemary has a long history, with culinary and medicinal use dating back to the Romans and Greeks in 500 B.C.

Rosemary is an aromatic herb commonly used in small amounts, pairing perfectly with lamb and beef. Rosemary is also used both fresh and dry to add flavour to stuffing, oils and marinades, as well as vegetables such as parsnip, onion and potatoes. This fragrant herb isn’t just used to make dishes taste great. Rosemary is also a great source of nutrients, packed full of calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6 and vitamin C.

Rosemary has a low moisture content and keeps it’s flavour when dried. Fresh sprigs can be stored in your fridge with a damp cloth, preserving their zesty taste up to one week. Dried Rosemary should keep it’s flavour for up to six months when stored in an airtight container.

Service Foods offers fresh, fragrant Rosemary sourced from a local grower in Waiuku, which can be enjoyed year-round.