Collection: Parsley
What does parsley taste like?
Parsley is commonly used as a garnish, often added to a dish to boost the flavour without adding salt. The flavour can be described as fresh, mild, and herbal, with slightly peppery and earthy notes. Parsnips are a close relative to parsley.
What flavours go with parsley?
- Basil
- Bay Leaf
- Caper
- Coriander Leaf
- Cumin
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Mint
- Mushroom
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Potato
- Thyme
- Walnut
Our Great Taste award-winning ancient Roman blend Vegeto from the 1AD period has notes of parsley alongside flavours like basil and paprika. If you want to pimp up your roast potatoes this is the spice mix for you or just a little pinch on a plain tomato sandwich brings the wow factor.
What are the health benefits of parsley?
Parsley is a nutritious and valuable herb seasoning because of its high vitamin C and iron content. Parsley is also high in vitamin K. Great for bone and heart health. Vitamin K is an essential vitamin for blood clotting.
What are interesting facts about parsley?
- Parsley has an association with death. The ancient Greeks were of the opinion that parsley came from the blood of Ophelets, whose name means forerunner of death. Presenting winners at "funeral games" and athletic games with parsley crowns in honour of the deceased. "They are in need of parsley" is an old saying to suggest that someone was so ill that they were expected to die.
- The Tudors believed that parsley would cure baldness.
- The Romans wore parsley to ward off evil spirits.
- In today's world, parsley has many more positive meanings, such as knowledge and lasting pleasure.
What is the chief flavour profile of parsley?
Apiole: (parsley-like and herbaceous) Apiole is the main compound found in the oils of parsley. The apiole of parsley is also found in celery leaves. There are 45 different flavour compounds found in parsley oils. Although it is unique in taste, these different flavour profiles complement many other spices and herbs. Nutmeg and parsley both hold the myristicin compound.
