Thyme
"Aromatic culinary herb"
An aromatic culinary herb in the mint family, thyme is used to bring a distinctive herbal character to a variety of dishes.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Thymus vulgaris
Product Details
PLU Code
4907
4-digit conventional code
Category
Herbs
Thyme › All Sizes
Origin
Southwestern Europe, Southeastern Italy
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Thyme
Thyme is the common name for Thymus vulgaris.
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 rosemary, sage and thyme. 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 bags or containers to prevent moisture buildup
Shelf Life
2-3 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: rosemary, sage and thyme.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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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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