Thyme is widely cultivated across the globe, for its strong flavor. It serves as the main ingredient in Greek, Persian, Libyan, Spanish, Syrian, Turkish and several other cuisines. The herb is available in both fresh and dried form. However, fresh thyme has a better aroma and flavor than the dried variety. Fresh thyme is sold in bunches of sprigs. A sprig consists of a woody stem, with leaves in pairs. Either the whole sprig is used in the dish or only the leaves are used and the stem is discarded. Thyme is rich in iron, manganese, phosphorous and many other minerals. It has several health benefits as well, like stimulating digestion, curing coughs, bronchitis and cold and many others. It also acts as effective antiseptic against insect bites and bacterial infection. We bring you complete information on the nutritional value of thyme, through the chart given below.
Thyme Nutrition Facts
Amount of Fresh Thyme: 1 tsp
Total Weight of Thyme: 1 gm
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Nutrients
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Amount
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Basic Components
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Carbohydrates
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0.2 g
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Water
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0.5 g
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Calories
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Total Calories
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3.3 KJ
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Calories From Fat
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0.4 KJ
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Calories From Protein
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0.4 KJ
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Calories From Carbohydrate
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2.5 KJ
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Carbohydrate
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Dietary Fiber
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0.1 g
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Starch
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0.1 g
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Sugars
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0.1 g
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Sucrose
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0.1 g
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Glucose
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0.1 g
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Fructose
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0.1 g
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Lactose
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0.1 g
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Maltose
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0.1 g
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Galactose
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0.1 g
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Vitamins
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Vitamin A
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35.6 IU
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Retinol Activity Equivalent
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1.8 mcg
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Alpha Carotene
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1.8 mcg
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Beta Carotene
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21.4 mcg
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Beta Cryptoxanthin
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21.4 mcg
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Lycopene
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21.4 mcg
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Leutin+Zeaxanthin
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21.4 mcg
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Vitamin C
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1.2 mg
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Vitamin D
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1.2 mg
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Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)
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1.2 mg
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Beta Tocopherol
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1.2 mg
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Gamma Tocopherol
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1.2 mg
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Delta Tocopherol
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1.2 mg
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Vitamin K
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1.2 mcg
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Folate
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0.3 mcg
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Food Folate
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0.3 mcg
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Dietary Folate Equivalents
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0.3 mcg
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Minerals
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Calcium
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3.0 mg
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Iron
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0.1 mg
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Magnesium
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1.2 mg
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Phosphorus
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0.8 mg
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Potassium
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4.6 mg
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Sodium
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0.1 mg
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Saturated Fats
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8:00
10:00
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0.3 mg
0.2 mg
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12:00
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0.3 mg
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13:00
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0.3 mg
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14:00
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0.2 mg
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15:00
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0.2 mg
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16:00
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2.2 mg
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17:00
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2.2 mg
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18:00
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0.4 mg
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19:00
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0.4 mg
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20:00
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0.4 mg
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22:00
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0.4 mg
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24:00:00
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0.4 mg
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Mono unsaturated Fat
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18:1 undifferentiated
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0.6 mg
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18:1 c
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0.6 mg
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18:1 t
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0.6 mg
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20:01
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0.6 mg
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22:1 undifferentiated
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0.6 mg
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22:1 c
22:1 t
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0.6 mg
0.6 mg
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24:1 c
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0.6 mg
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Polyunsaturated Fat
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18:2 undifferentiated
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0.6 mg
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18:2 n-6 c, c
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0.6 mg
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18:2 c, t
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0.6 mg
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18:2 t, c
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0.6 mg
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18:2 t, t
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0.6 mg
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18:2 i
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0.6 mg
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18:2 t not further defined
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0.6 mg
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18:03
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3.4 mg
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18:3 n-3, c, c, c
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3.4 mg
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18:3 n-6, c, c, c
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3.4 mg
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18:4 undifferentiated
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3.4 mg
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20:2n-6 c, c
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3.4 mg
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20:3 undifferentiated
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3.4 mg
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20:3 n-3
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3.4 mg
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20:3 n-6
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3.4 mg
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20:4 undifferentiated
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3.4 mg
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20:4 n-3
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3.4 mg
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20:4 n-6
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3.4 mg
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20:5 n-3
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3.4 mg
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22;02
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3.4 mg
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22:5 n-3
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3.4 mg
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22:6 n-3
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3.4 mg
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Other Fats
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids
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3.4 mg
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Omega 6 Fatty Acids
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0.6 mg
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Amino Acids
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Alanine
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2.3 mg
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Arginine
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2.3 mg
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Cystine
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0.9 mg
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Glycine
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2.3 mg
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Histidine
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2.3 mg
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Isoleucine
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2.1 mg
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Leucine
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2.0 mg
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Lysine
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0.9 mg
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Methionine
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0.9 mg
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Phenylalanine
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0.9 mg
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Proline
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2.3 mg
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Serine
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2.3 mg
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Threonine
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1.2 mg
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Tryptophan
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0.9 mg
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Tyrosine
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0.9 mg
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Valine
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2.3 mg
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Hydroxyproline
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2.3 mg
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Glutamic Acid
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2.3 mg
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Aspartic Acid
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2.3 mg
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Buying & Storing Tips
- Always look for fresh thyme, rather than the dried variety. Fresh thyme has a superior aroma and flavor.
- Thyme leaves should be fresh green-gay in color. They should not have any dark spots or yellowing on their surface.
- Look for thyme in local spice stores, as these contain the fresh and superior quality herb.
- Buy the thyme that is grown organically and store it in a cool, dry and dark place, where it stays fresh for a period of six months.
- Store the fresh thyme in the refrigerator, after wrapping it in a slightly damp paper towel. Keep the dried thyme in a tightly sealed glass container.
