German thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and French thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'French') are both varieties of common thyme, but they differ slightly in flavor and aroma. German thyme tends to have a stronger, more pungent flavor, making it popular for hearty dishes and marinades. In contrast, French thyme has a milder, sweeter taste, often preferred in Mediterranean cuisine and for seasoning delicate dishes. Both are used in cooking, but their flavor profiles can influence culinary choices.
rubbed thyme is rubbed down to a powder. dried thyme is the leaves dried out, without it being rubbed down to a powder.
Salt, thyme, curry are "du sel, du thym, du curry" in French.
Lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorus) and common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) differ primarily in their flavor and aroma. Lemon thyme has a distinct citrus scent and taste, making it popular for dishes that benefit from a fresh, lemony note. In contrast, common thyme has a more robust, earthy flavor, often used in Mediterranean cuisine. Additionally, lemon thyme typically has variegated leaves that can be green and yellow, while common thyme has small, green leaves.
The potency of thyme leaves can differ between rubbed thyme and ground thyme due to the size of the particles and the surface area exposed. Rubbed thyme consists of whole leaves that have been crushed, preserving more of their essential oils and flavor, while ground thyme is finely powdered, which may lead to a quicker loss of potency due to increased oxidation. Additionally, ground thyme may provide a more intense flavor per volume because the smaller particles can release their oils more readily. Therefore, measurements must be adjusted based on the form used to achieve the desired potency in recipes.
Thyme / wild thyme, parsley, basil, savory, chervil, chives, anise, bay laurel, oregano, tarragon, marjoram, rosemary, sage and dill are very commonly used in traditional French cuisine.
Some recipes may call for ground thyme while others specify thyme leaves. Quite often, thyme leaves are fresher and have a stronger flavor.
T. vulgaris L. is also known as garden thyme, and T. serpyllum is also known as creeping thyme, mother of thyme, wild thyme and mountain thyme.
Thyme is pronounced 'Time'.
Rubbed thyme is the same as plain thyme, which is a spice. * Rubbed thyme refers to the product of rubbing the thyme leaves into a fine powder, as opposed to leaving them whole.
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Some popular French herbs used in traditional cuisine include parsley, thyme, rosemary, tarragon, and chives.
Some popular Provence spices used in French cuisine include thyme, rosemary, oregano, marjoram, and lavender.