Herbes de Provence blend
Herbes de Provence is a classic French herb blend originating from the Provence region in southeastern France. It typically includes savory, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and marjoram, with lavender often added in commercial blends to evoke the region's floral landscapes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a dried herb blend, it is very low in calories, carbohydrates, fat, and protein, contributing negligible energy to a dish. Its primary nutritional value lies in providing antioxidants and small amounts of minerals like iron and calcium, used in pinches for flavor.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 10 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 30 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Folate | 5 mcg |
Per 1 tablespoon (3 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the blend is a hallmark of Mediterranean French cuisine, traditionally used to season grilled meats, vegetables, and ratatouille. The inclusion of lavender is a more modern, sometimes debated, addition that distinguishes commercial blends from traditional Provençal herb mixtures.
