Discover our natural tarragon flavour

Description:

Tarragon is an aromatic plant, essential in French cuisine. While it is widely known as an ingredient in the Béarnaise sauce, tarragon can also be used to flavour vinegar, mustard and other seasonings.

Tarragon origin

Tarragon is native to Southern Russia and Western Asia though today, France is the main producer. Two main species are used, Russian and French.

The name is derived from the Latin word for “little dragon”. The name comes from the shape of the herb’s roots. But it is also believed that tarragon can cure the bites and stings of venomous beasts.

What is tarragon good for

Like many herbs, tarragon has an interesting ratio of nutrients while offering few calories and carbs. But tarragon is also believed to help decreasing the level of blood sugar. Other presumed health benefits include improving and regulating sleep, and increasing appetite.

Tarragon uses in cooking

Tarragon is commonly used as a flavour in vinegar, pickles, mustard and all sorts of sauces and seasonings. It pairs well with fish, beef and chicken, and can also be added to egg and cheese dishes.

How to use our natural flavour

Our natural tarragon flavour has a fresh, aniseed and green profile, perfect to flavour a vinegar, a mustard, an oil and almost any type of sauce.

If you are feeling adventurous, you can also combine our natural tarragon flavour with berries or citrus flavours to create avant-gardist desserts or bakery products.

Keep in mind that this natural flavour is oil-soluble, hence it can withstand high temperatures.

Tarragon flavour pairings :

Anise, Basil, Dill, Mint, Blackberry, Raspberry, Lemon, Grapefruit, Green apple, Cranberry…

Specifications*: natural tarragon flavour; oil-soluble

*For more specific information, please refer to the technical data sheet.