Aromatic Herbs

It is an herbaceous plant from the Apiaceae family, native to the central area of the Mediterranean region, introduced and naturalized in the rest of Europe, and widely distributed throughout the world. It is generally cultivated as a condiment.

Its name means “joy of the mountain.” It has been used in natural remedies for thousands of years and is essential in Mediterranean cuisine. It pairs well in salad dressings, with cheeses, meats, and eggs.

Known as huacatay (also huatacay), Tagetes minuta is an aromatic herb that grows in the three regions of Peru (the Coast, the Highlands, and the Jungle), in the high valleys of Bolivia, and in Ecuador, in the inter-Andean valleys.

It is believed to originate from ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). Spinach is an herbaceous plant whose green, rosette-arranged leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked.

A plant that annually reaches about 40 to 60 cm in height. It has erect stems, leaves composed of white flowers, and aromatic fruits. It is commonly used in Mediterranean, Indian, Latin American, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisines.