Thyme, rubbed 1–6 mm

Product description

This rubbed thyme from Egypt delivers a classic Mediterranean herb aroma in a practical 1–6 mm cut for your kitchen. The green leaves, finely to flake-cut, are easy to dose evenly and are ideal for professional use in foodservice and food manufacturing.

Gentle drying and processing help preserve the thyme’s intense, savoury-herbal profile. For this conventional product, Biova focuses on consistent quality and an attractive, uniform leaf structure.

Rubbed thyme is highly versatile in dry seasoning blends, marinades, fillings or convenience foods. Thanks to the defined 1–6 mm particle size, the herb disperses well throughout the recipe and supports a balanced flavour profile.

Origin

The thyme is grown in Egypt, where the dry, sunny climate offers ideal conditions for aromatic herbs. Under these conditions, the plants develop a pronounced, typical thyme aroma with well-balanced savouriness.

Cultivation / processing / harvest

The thyme is conventionally grown and harvested at optimum maturity. After drying, the leaves are rubbed, freed from coarse stems and brought to a particle size of around 1–6 mm before being supplied in bulk for further processing.

Key features

The fine to flaky structure ensures excellent blendability in dry seasonings and baking mixes. Supplied in bulk, this thyme is particularly attractive for commercial buyers who value uniform quality and reliable product characteristics such as those provided by Biova.

Origin and processing differences

Thyme from Egyptian cultivation is characterised by a relatively robust, savoury aroma compared with some European origins. The rubbed form with defined particle size allows more even distribution than whole leaves and simplifies dosing and handling in industrial processes.

Flavour & aroma

Rubbed thyme offers a warm, savoury-herbal aroma with slightly bitter and resinous notes. In dishes it develops a typical Mediterranean character that pairs particularly well with garlic, rosemary, oregano and hearty ingredients.

Suggested uses

• As a component in herb and spice blends for meat, fish and vegetable dishes
• For flavouring soups, stews, sauces and marinades in gastronomy and foodservice
• Use in baked goods, fillings, convenience foods and dry mixes

Product specification

• Country of origin: Egypt
• Cut size: rubbed, approx. 1–6 mm, fine / flaky
• Colour: green
• Product type: conventional goods, bulk
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.01 kg per kg reference unit