Rubbed Sage, Salvia officinalis, is also called bulk sage rubbed, sage herb, bulk rubbed sage, or sage leaves rubbed. It has a volatile oil content of 1.5% to 3%.

Sage, commonly known as garden sage or common sage, is a leaf that comes from a perennial shrub in the mint family. Rubbed Sage gets its name from the process that creates it; the leaves of the plant are rubbed between two objects to separate them from the stems. The result is a fluffy, almost cotton-like herb that has a powerful flavor and a very fragrant aroma.

Rubbed Sage is popular with seasoning companies; brewpubs; American restaurants, delis, and pizza shops; cured meat, gourmet nut, and condiment manufacturers; independent spice shops; and olive oil shops.

We also offer Organic Rubbed Sage.

1 tablespoon fresh sage = 1 teaspoon dried sage.

Flavor Profile

Rubbed Sage possesses a robust, savory, peppery flavor that is earthy and warm. 

How to Use

Add Rubbed Sage to Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna for a twist on traditional pasta. Swap in to Savory Stuffed Mushrooms for a terrific vegetarian appetizer. Sprinkle some on this Sweet and Spicy Herb Roasted Mixed Nuts for your next holiday party. This herb gives nostalgic flavor to quintessential holiday staples like turkey and stuffing, but you can deconstruct these recipes and add this to Grilled Turkey Burgers or Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage and Roasted Vegetable.

Sage pairs well with onions, garlic, butter, tomatoes, mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, pork, chicken, celery, parmesan cheese, cream, and lemons.

Use sage in comfort foods like macaroni and cheese, biscuits, and mashed potatoes. It goes well in creamy pasta dishes, chowders, and soups like pumpkin, carrot, and minestrone. Use it when cooking sausages, poultry, pork, beef, lamb, and fish, pumpkin and winter squash, carrots, and parsnips.