French Tarragon
French Tarragon
French Tarragon,Artemisia dracunculus, is an aromatic, leafy green herb often associated with French cooking. It is also known as dried tarragon, tarragon leaves, dry tarragon, tarragon spice, and dried tarragon leaves.
Tarragon is a very light herb. There are 18 cups in each pound and we sell by weight; please order accordingly.
French Tarragon is popular with American and seafood restaurants; country clubs; cafes; sauce, seafood, and condiment manufacturers; independent spice shops; seasoning companies; and caterers.
Flavor Profile
French Tarragon is warm and sweet, with a licorice and mint flavor and notes of vanilla and pepper.
How To Use
Tarragon's herbaceousness is often paired with lighter foods like chicken or seafood. It is an important ingredient in béarnaise sauce. MakeHoney Mustard Potato Salad and add tarragon and grainy, tarragon-scentedGerman Style Mustard. Spread on top of Brie or Camembert and drizzle with olive oil for a chic appetizer or tryMushroom Risotto right before serving to add an herbaceous lift. Toss over the top of
French Tarragon has a delicate flavor and pairs well with fish, chicken, and eggs. It’s often found in sauces and salad dressings, but it can stand up in mustards, with vegetables, rice dishes, compound butter, and as a garnish for pastas and kebabs.
French Tarragon pairs well with vinegar, lemon, orange, parsley, chives, marjoram, mustard, capers, lavender, basil, chervil, thyme, and rosemary.
| Also Called | Dried tarragon, tarragon leaves, dry tarragon, tarragon spice, dried tarragon leaves |
| Species | Artemisia dracunculus |
| Ingredients | Dried French tarragon leaves |
| Flavor Profile | Warm, sweet, licorice and mint, notes of vanilla and pepper |
| Recommended Uses | Dressings, salads, mustards, kebabs, garnish, alcohol infusions, lighter meats and seafood |
| Cuisine | French, Mediterranean, Italian, American |
| How To Store | Airtight container in a cool, dark place |
| Shelf Life | 6-12 months |
| Country of Origin | France |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories1
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0.3mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0.2g0%
Dietary Fiber0.0g0%
Total Sugars0.0g
Added Sugars0g0%
Sugar Alcohol0.0g
Protein0.1g0%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Calcium5mg0%
Iron0mg1%
Potassium0mg0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.
