Sicilian sage leaves
Aromatic Sicilian Sage Leaves - Typical Sicilian Flavors
Sicilian sage hand-picked on the Sicilian hills, with an intense scent and typical aroma. Whole sage leaves and chopped manually after being dried naturally. An aromatic herb much appreciated in cooking, with a typical Sicilian scent.
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100% Natural Sicilian Sage - Sicilian Flavors Macara
Macara's Sage is an aromatic herb harvested by hand in May, in its full vegetative development. 100% natural sage of Sicilian origin with an intense and balsamic scent, dried naturally and then manually defoliated to obtain whole and chopped leaves. Manual processing and slow natural drying preserve the color, scent and aroma of this Mediterranean spice. A highly appreciated ingredient in cooking, sage added at the end of cooking adds a typical aroma and a balsamic freshness to dishes.
Latin name: Salvia Officinalis. It is a woody perennial plant of the Lamiaceae family like thyme and oregano
Origin: it is a plant native to the warm-temperate areas of Sicily
Morphological characteristics: the leaves are cauline with opposite arrangement, oval-lanceolate in shape. Petiolate at the base and sessile at the apex, they have a silvery surface due to the presence of hairs. The flowers are tubular, blue or white-purple
Harvest period: Sage is harvested in May when the concentration of aromatic essence in the leaves is at its highest
Organoleptic characteristics: silvery-green color due to the presence of hairs; strong, intense and balsamic scent; typical aromatic flavor
Uses in the kitchen: sage is a spice used in the kitchen to flavor white meats, sauces, broths, baked vegetables. In the herbal field, like oregano and thyme, it is used for its digestive and antiseptic properties
Storage: Store in a cool, dry and dimly lit place. Product to be used preferably within 24 months
