Ground Thyme
Ground Thyme
Ground Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, is also known as thyme spice powder or thyme ground. It has a minimum essential oil content of .5% by weight.
Thyme belongs to the Lamiaceae (mint) family, and is cousins with other fragrant herbs like basil, lavender, marjoram, oregano and spearmint.
Businesses that frequently purchase Ground Thyme are BBQ and bar and grill restaurants; food trucks; seasoning companies; and companies that manufacture mixes for breads, biscuits, cakes and cornbread.
We also have Mediterranean Thyme leaves and Organic Thyme Leaf available.
Flavor Profile
Ground Thyme tastes brisk, warm, and lemon-peppery.
How To Use
Use versatile Ground Thyme with fish, meat, poultry, beans or legumes, or wherever you want an herbaceous, lemony burst. Add it to Creamy Lentil Stew with Mushrooms and Kale. Stir into the spice blend when making Moorish Pork Skewers. It is delicious with Chicken and Orzo Soup, and is one of the definitive flavors in Birria Mexican Beef Stew.
Thyme pairs well with all sorts of meats, including the more fatty ones, like mutton, goose, or duck. Use when making sausage, soups, cheese, eggs, breads, or stuffings. Pair thyme with lemon, orange, garlic, peppers, paprika, allspice, lavender, rose, and black pepper.
| Also Called | Thyme spice powder or thyme ground |
| Species | Thymus vulgaris |
| Ingredients | Ground thyme leaves |
| Flavor Profile | Fresh, warm, lemon-peppery |
| Oil content | .5% minimum |
| Recommended Uses | Meats, vegetables, egg dishes, soups, stews and soup stocks |
| Cuisine | Mediterranean, Spanish, French, American |
| How To Store | Airtight container in a cool, dark place |
| Shelf Life | 6-12 months |
| Country of Origin | Egypt, Turkey, Spain, or Greece |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories6
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium1.2mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1.3g0%
Dietary Fiber0.8g3%
Total Sugars0.0g
Added Sugars0g0%
Sugar Alcohol0.0g
Protein0.2g0%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Calcium40mg3%
Iron3mg14%
Potassium17mg0%
*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.
