Composition
100% Whole Dried Parsley Leaves — Petroselinum crispum
No added colour, flavour, preservative, filler or other ingredient when supplied as a single dried herb.
Botanical Information
- Common Name: Parsley
- English Name: Parsley Leaves / Dried Parsley
- Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Plant Part: Leaves
- Form: Whole Dried Leaves
- Category: Culinary Herb / Spice
- Origin: Depending on batch and sourcing
- Colour: Green to dark green
- Aroma: Characteristic fresh, herbaceous aroma
- Taste: Mild, fresh and herbaceous
What Is Parsley?
Parsley is an aromatic culinary herb belonging to the Petroselinum crispum species. The leaves are widely used around the world as a seasoning and culinary ingredient.
The leaves are harvested, dried and supplied in whole form. They can be used directly in cooking or crushed before use.
Product Features
- 100% whole dried parsley leaves.
- Botanical source: Petroselinum crispum.
- Whole-leaf dried format.
- Suitable for everyday culinary use.
- Characteristic parsley aroma and flavour.
- Useful for seasoning and garnishing.
- Suitable for soups, sauces, salads and savoury dishes.
- Can be crushed or ground according to recipe requirements.
- No added ingredients when supplied as a single dried herb.
- Natural variation in colour, leaf size and texture may occur.
Culinary Uses
Whole dried parsley leaves can be used in:
- Soups
- Sauces
- Pasta
- Pizza
- Salads
- Rice dishes
- Pulao
- Vegetables
- Baked dishes
- Sandwich fillings
- Marinades
- Seasoning blends
- Herb mixes
- Homemade spice blends
Add the dried leaves during cooking or use them as a finishing herb depending on the recipe.
How to Use
As a Seasoning
Add the desired quantity directly to soups, sauces, vegetables, pasta, rice and other savoury preparations.
As a Garnish
Crumble a small quantity between clean fingers and sprinkle over the finished dish.
For Herb Blends
Combine dried parsley with other culinary herbs and spices according to your preferred recipe.
Whole vs Powder
| Product | Form |
|---|---|
| Parsley Leaves | Whole dried leaves |
| Parsley Flakes | Cut/crushed dried leaves |
| Parsley Powder | Finely ground dried leaves |
This product is supplied as whole dried parsley leaves.
Natural Characteristics
Whole dried parsley may naturally vary in:
- Leaf size
- Green colour intensity
- Degree of curling
- Texture
- Aroma
- Dryness
These variations can occur due to the variety, harvest, drying process and storage conditions.
Quality Characteristics
Good-quality dried parsley should have:
- Characteristic green colour
- Properly dried leaves
- Typical parsley aroma
- Clean appearance
- Low foreign matter
- No visible mould
- No insect infestation
- No unusual odour
- Appropriate moisture
- Hygienic packaging
Food Safety & Quality Testing
For food-grade dried parsley, applicable specifications may include:
Physical Quality
- Moisture
- Foreign matter
- Leaf size
- Colour
- Damaged material
Food Safety
Where applicable:
- Microbial limits
- Pesticide residues
- Heavy metals
- Aflatoxins/mycotoxins
- Other relevant food contaminants
Storage
Store dried parsley:
- In a cool, dry place.
- In an airtight container.
- Away from moisture and humidity.
- Away from direct sunlight.
- Away from insects and contamination.
- Away from strong external odours.
Close the package securely after use.
Indian & International Names
- English: Parsley / Dried Parsley / Parsley Leaves
- Hindi: Parsley / Ajmod — पार्सले / अजमोद
- Marathi: Parsley / Ajmod — पार्सले / अजमोद
- Gujarati: Parsley — પાર્સલી
- Bengali: Parsley — পার্সলে
- Tamil: Parsley Keerai — பார்ஸ்லி கீரை
- Telugu: Parsley Aaku — పార్స్లీ ఆకులు
- Kannada: Parsley Soppu — ಪಾರ್ಸ್ಲಿ ಸೊಪ್ಪು
- Malayalam: Parsley Ila — പാർസ്ലി ഇല
- Botanical: Petroselinum crispum
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Parsley Leaves?
Parsley Leaves are the leaves of Petroselinum crispum, supplied in whole dried form for culinary use.
Is this fresh parsley?
No. This product contains dried whole parsley leaves.
Is this parsley powder?
No. These are whole dried leaves, not finely ground powder.
Can dried parsley be used in Indian cooking?
Yes. Dried parsley can be used as a seasoning in soups, vegetables, pasta, rice dishes, sauces and various fusion or international recipes.
Can I grind these leaves?
Yes. Whole dried parsley can be crushed or ground to produce smaller flakes or parsley powder.
How should dried parsley be stored?
Keep in a cool, dry and airtight container, protected from moisture, sunlight and contamination.
Disclaimer
This is a culinary dried herb and the information above is provided for general food and botanical purposes. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Use as a food ingredient and follow applicable food-safety and labelling requirements.
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