Sicilian Oregano Jar

Azienda Due Palmenti is located in Pedara, a village situated on the slopes of Mount Etna in the Due Palmenti district, in the heart of eastern Sicily, a land rich in great rural traditions handed down through generations. This is where Sicilian Oregano is produced. Sicilian Oregano: green hills with majestic Etna in the background; the climate here is characterised by mild winters and hot, sunny summers. The soil is sandy and rich in elements originating from the lava flows that have succeeded one another over the centuries, making it a place naturally suited to a wide variety of native and local crops. Here the habitat is ideal for aromatic herbs, which grow vigorous and intensely fragrant, as well as rich in aromas and intense, unique flavours. The company supports sustainable agriculture with a low environmental impact, with the precise aim of obtaining genuine products that enhance the typical character of the territory and local traditions, while at the same time achieving the highest quality standards. Here they grow seasonings and herbs for every recipe and every moment of the day. From breakfast products to first courses, main courses and desserts, seeking to combine tradition and innovation. Grown under the Sicilian sun, our aromatic herbs bring fragrance and flavour and release intense scents and aromas, making your dishes unique. Available both in a dispenser format with a double-opening snap cap that doses while preserving freshness, and in a practical freshness-saving zip pouch that keeps the aromas unaltered for a long time, just as if freshly picked.

Fact sheet: Sicilian Oregano

The genus Origanum derives from the Greek "oros", mountain, and "ganos", splendour, meaning joy of the mountain, probably because of the fragrance given off by the places where the plant grows. It is a herbaceous species with beautiful white flowers gathered in clusters, characterised by a very intense scent. It grows in uncultivated areas, woods and on slopes. The flowering tops are used. Used since ancient times, it is a typical aroma of Mediterranean cuisine. A must for flavouring pizza. Versatile across a great many fish and meat dishes. Excellent on focaccia, sauces and soups. Used for the extraction of its essential oils, rich in terpinene, thymol and carvacrol, oregano has been known since antiquity for its beneficial effects on human health; indeed, numerous medicinal properties are attributed to it, including: analgesic, digestive, carminative, diuretic, tonic, antiseptic, expectorant, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory.