Oregano
"Aromatic culinary herb"
An aromatic culinary herb in the mint family.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Origanum vulgare
Product Details
PLU Code
4897
4-digit conventional code
Category
Herbs
Oregano › All Sizes
Origin
Macaronesia, Europe, Northern Africa, Western and central Asia, and more
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
1-2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Oregano
PLU information is not available
Nutrition Information
A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for marjoram, oregano and tarragon. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable packaging, e.g., paper bags or mesh bags
Shelf Life
1-2 weeks
Storage Notes: Even low ethylene levels cause leaf drop, epinasty and yellowing, so keep these herbs near freezing and away from ethylene sources. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 485-486.
Applies to: marjoram, oregano and tarragon.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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