(Ocimum basilicum)

ISO 11163:1995 Dried sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)


Basil, (Ocimum basilicum), also called sweet basil or great basil, annual herb of the mint family Lamiaceae, grown for its aromatic leaves. Basil is native to tropical regions from Central Africa to Southeast Asia and is widely grown as a kitchen herb. The leaves are used fresh or dried to flavour meats, fish, salads, and sauces; basil tea is a stimulant. The plant is extremely frost-sensitive and grows best in warm climates.

(Coriandrum sativum L.)

ISO 2255:1996 Coriander, whole or ground (powdered)

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is annual and herbaceous plant, belonging to the Apiaceae family. Coriander has a use as both culinary and medicinal plant. Native of southern Europe and the western Mediterranean region, but is cultivated worldwide.

(Origanum majorana L.)

ISO 10620:1995 Dried sweet marjoram

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a cold-sensitive perennial herb, closely related to oregano. Its fresh or dried leaves and flowering tops are used to season many foods, imparting a warm, aromatic, slightly sharp, and bitterish flavour. In some Middle Eastern countries, marjoram is synonymous with oregano, there the names sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Oreganum. Marjoram is grown in Mediterranean, North Africa and Western Asia.

(Origanum vulgare)

ISO 7925:1999 Dried oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) Whole or ground leaves

Dried oregano consists of the dried leaves of the perennial Origanum genus, species and sub-species, belonging to the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family. Oregano is a culinary herb used for the flavour of its leaves. Factors such as climate, season, and soil composition may affect the aromatic oils present, this effect may be greater than the differences between the various species of plants.        

(Petroselinum crispum)

ISO 20377:2018 dried parsley in whole, cut leaves or rubbed (ground) form

Parsley, Petroselinum crispum, is a biennial herb belonging to the family Apiaceae. It is native to southern Europe and western Asia and in many parts of the world is cultivated commercially as an annual for its attractive and aromatic leaves.

(Rosmarinus officinalis)

ISO 11164:1995 Dried rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.)

Rosmary (Salvia rosmarinus). Rosemary is a perennial evergreen shrub with blue flowers. It’s an aromatic and distinctive herb with a sweet, resinous flavor, native to the Mediterranean region.

(Salvia officinalis, Salvia triloba)

ISO 11165:1995 Dried sage (Salvia officinalis L.)

Sage, (Salvia officinalis), also called common sage or garden sage, aromatic herb of the family Lamiaceae cultivated for its pungent edible leaves. Sage is native to the Mediterranean region and has a long history of medicinal and culinary use. In modern times it has also been used as an ornamental garden plant.

(Artemisia dracunculus)

ISO 7926:1991 Dehydrated tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus Linnaeus)

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus), also known as estragon, is a species of perennial herb in the family Asteraceae. It is widespread in the wild across much of Eurasia and North America, and is cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes.

(Thymus vulgaris, Thymus zygis, Thymus serpyllum)

ISO 6754:1996 Dried thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.)

Thyme, (Thymus vulgaris), pungent herb of the mint family Lamiaceae known for the aroma and flavour of its dried leaves and flowering tops. Thyme is native to Eurasia and is cultivated throughout the world. It is used to flavour a wide range of foods but also used for medicinal purposes.