Hyssop
A culinary and medicinal herb
Hyssop originated in the Mediterranean area, like so many of the herbs we use today, and can now be found growing wild elsewhere in Europe where it has 'escaped' from gardens.
Hyssopus officinalis
Family: Labiatae
Hyssop is best known by its reference as a Biblical herb, where its ancient use as a cleansing herb is alluded to in the Scriptures: 'Purge me with Hyssop, and I shall be clean.' ...
Hyssop refers to a group of herbaceous plants which may first have been grown in the Mediterranean. Its uses are numerous—it can be an herb used for seasoning, but is more often used in medicinal remedies.
Hyssop flower Origin
Mediterranean. Etymology
The Greek plant name hyssopos [-σσωπος] is probably derived from Old Hebrew esob [א--'] (mentioned in the Bible, see pomegranate), ...
Hyssop
Any of various herbs in the mint family. The slightly bitter leaves are sometimes used in salads and soups.
Hyssop
An aromatic perennial herb from the Mediterranean region. During the Middle Ages it was popular as a flavouring for soups and stuffings but now its main use is in the distillation of liqueurs, such as Chartreuse.
hyssop Pronunciation: HISS-up Notes: The leaves and small blue flowers of this plant are used as a garnish or to impart a mild, slightly bitter flavor to salads, soups, and liqueurs.
Hyssop
Hyssop is an herb with a strong flavor of mint and liquorice which can be used to flavor meat dishes as well as soups and stews.
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Hyssop is a member of the mint family with aromatic, dark green leaves and deep blue or pink flowers that have a minty or licorice flavor. Hyssop is used in salads, fruit dishes, fish and with fatty meats.
Hyssopus officinalis
Should be avoided by pregnant women and by those with hypertension and epilepsy.
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Hyssop
An aromatic perennial herb from the Mediterranean region.
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Hyssop - Any of various herbs belonging to the mint family with aromatic, dark green leaves that have a slightly bitter, minty flavor. Hyssop adds intrigue to salads, fruit dishes, soups and stews.
Pickled hyssop buds which is used in sauces and as condiments for smoked fish and nicoise salad. Sold packed in vinegar or in salt.
Anise hyssop provides a long narrow lavender colored herb flower that is sweet and nicely aromatic to enhance many sweet desserts.
Absinthe (AB-sinth) - An anise-flavored liqueur that is made by steeping wormwood and other aromatic herbs (hyssop, lemon balm, and angelica) in alcohol. The drink is distinguished by its dazzling blue-green clarity due to its chlorophyll content.
Edible flowers like Anise Hyssop, Carnation petals, Lavender, Rose petals and Violets will add complex floral or vegetative elements to mixed drinks.
capers: pickled green buds of the hyssop plant; used for flavoring sauces and as a garnish.
clarify: to make a liquid clear by removing solids from it.
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A bunch of hyssop was to be dipped in the blood of the paschal lamb and used to strike the lintel and the doorposts (Exodus 12:22) so that the tenth plague (death of the firstborn) would not be visited upon their households.
Hydrogenation: a process that converts liquid oils to solid fats (shortenings) by chemically bonding hydrogen to the fat molecules.
Hysope (Fr.): hyssop; fragrant, mint-like thistle found in Provence, used in salads and in cooking.
 See also: Lemon, Garlic, Spice, Basil, Thyme
  
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