
£2.21
Freeze Mixed Herb 23 Gm
£2.21
£2.21
Q1. How do freeze dried mixed herbs compare to the standard dried herbs available in supermarkets?
Standard dried herbs are typically air dried or oven dried at heat, which breaks down the volatile aromatic compounds that give herbs their flavour and fragrance. Freeze drying removes moisture at very low temperatures under vacuum, preserving those compounds almost entirely. The practical difference is noticeable, freeze dried mixed herbs smell stronger, rehydrate better, and taste closer to fresh when used in cooking.
Q2. How should I use this mixed herbs seasoning in everyday cooking?
It works across a wide range of applications. Sprinkle it over pizza before or after baking, stir it into pasta sauces and soups, mix it into marinades for paneer, chicken or vegetables, rub it over flatbreads with olive oil and garlic, or add it to salad dressings for an herby lift. Because it rehydrates quickly, it works equally well added early during cooking or as a finishing herb just before serving.
Q3. How much freeze dried mixed herbs should I use compared to fresh herbs?
As a general guide, use one teaspoon of freeze dried herbs in place of one tablespoon of fresh herbs. The freeze drying process concentrates the flavour, so a smaller quantity goes further than you might expect. Start with less and adjust to taste, particularly in delicate preparations where one herb might dominate if overused.
Q4. How should this freeze dried seasoning be stored to maintain its quality?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and moisture. Keep the pack sealed tightly after every use as exposure to air gradually diminishes the essential oils that give the herbs their aroma and potency. A sealed container stored in a kitchen drawer rather than above or beside the stovetop will maintain quality through the full 12-month shelf life.