Product Of Australia
Sage is a member of the mint family and is closely related to rosemary. Sage produces small, grey-green and deeply veined leaves. Its warm and musky essence is often used as the fragrant dressing that accompanies turkey, pasta and meat. Sage has a flavour that grows stronger as it ages. Sage is available and in season all year round.
Health Benefits
Sage can help with digestive problems such as loss of appetite, stomach pain, gas and diarrhea. It can also help with memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. 100g of sage yields the following:
- Vitamin A – 118% of DV
- Vitamin C – 54% of DV
- Vitamin E – 37% of DV
- Vitamin K – 2143% of DV
- Vitamin B6 – 134% of DV
Selecting tips
- Pick a few leaves only as needed to maintain freshness
- Snip the leaves from the outside of the plant, removing them where they join the main stem
- Cut whole stems that are covered in many leaves from the outside of the plant for a larger harvest