AROMICA Freeze-Dried Sage in Brief
AROMICA freeze-dried sage is a 100% pure aromatic herb, freeze-dried to lock in the intense, slightly camphor-like aroma of Salvia officinalis. The gentle process preserves the leaf structure and essential oils, so the herb regains a flavour close to fresh when it meets the moisture of a dish. It comes in a 45 g resealable jar, supplied in a carton of 2 pieces, ready for everyday professional use.
What Freeze-Dried Sage Is
Sage is one of the oldest culinary and medicinal herbs of the Mediterranean basin, valued since antiquity for its aromatic and digestive properties. Freeze-drying (lyophilisation) removes water at low temperature under vacuum, a method that retains far more aroma, colour and structure than conventional hot-air drying. The result is a concentrated, shelf-stable herb that releases its character the moment it rehydrates in sauces, stuffings or hot fats.
The AROMICA Brand
AROMICA is a German herb and spice brand specialised in freeze-dried culinary herbs. Its sage is offered as a single-ingredient product, with no additives, prized for the clean, intense profile that the freeze-drying process delivers to professional kitchens.
Sensory Profile
The aroma is intensely spicy with the characteristic camphor note of sage. The flavour is warm, slightly bitter and persistent, well suited to rich and fatty preparations that benefit from an aromatic counterpoint. As a freeze-dried herb it rehydrates quickly, recovering an aroma close to that of fresh leaves.
Professional Uses
Sage is essential for poultry, red meat and game, where it cuts through fat and adds depth. It is the signature herb of saltimbocca alla romana and of butter-and-sage sauce for filled pasta such as ravioli and gnocchi. Use it in stuffings, roasts, focaccia, marinades and Southern European sauces. Suggested dose is 0.5-1 g per portion, added towards the end of cooking to preserve the volatile aroma. It pairs naturally with rosemary, thyme and bay.
Storage and Shelf Life
Keep the jar tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Avoid steam and humidity, which shorten the life of any dried herb. Stored correctly, freeze-dried sage keeps its aroma for many months; the best-before date is printed on the base of the jar.
Who It Is For
Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, trattorias, hotels, caterers and delicatessens that need a consistent, ready-to-use aromatic herb without the waste and seasonality of fresh produce. The 45 g jar and 2-piece carton suit both high-turnover kitchens and smaller operations.
Distribution and Logistics
LAPA supplies professional and private customers across Switzerland, from Zurich, Basel and Bern to Lucerne, St. Gallen, Lausanne, Geneva and Lugano. Deliveries are handled by the LAPA fleet in covered areas and by partner carriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker and Camion Transport for the remaining regions, serving restaurants, pizzerias, gastronomies, hotels, gelaterias, pastry shops, Italian grocery stores and private customers.
