Pavone Dried Rosemary Needles in a 175 g Brick
The Pavone rosemary needles brick contains 175 g of dried rosemary leaves, harvested fresh in Morocco, then dried, cleaned and cut. Sold by LAPA in a food service carton of 6 bricks, it offers an intense balsamic aroma, a shelf life of 730 days from packing and easy dosing straight from the resealable carton brick. A pantry staple for restaurants, pizzerias and butcher-style kitchens.
What Is Dried Rosemary?
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is one of the foundational herbs of Mediterranean cooking. Drying concentrates its resinous, pine-like essential oils, which makes the dried needles more potent than fresh sprigs and far more stable in long cooking. As a rule of thumb, 1 teaspoon of dried needles replaces a whole fresh sprig.
Origin and Selection
The leaves in this brick come from Morocco, one of the world's main growing areas for wild and cultivated rosemary, where the dry climate yields needles rich in essential oils. The technical data sheet declares a single ingredient: rosemary needles, with no additives and a GMO-free policy.
The Pavone Brand by F.lli Garuti
Pavone is the spice line of F.lli Garuti s.r.l., a Rome-based company founded in 1955 and historically known as an artisan workshop for grocers. From its facility in Ladispoli (Rome), the company selects and packs spices, herbs and food ingredients, combining tradition with modern food safety standards. The brick format in FSC-certified cardboard protects the needles from light and humidity.
Professional Uses in the Kitchen
Dried rosemary goes into the pan from the start of cooking, unlike many delicate herbs. Use 2-3 g per kg of meat for roasts, braises and grilled pork or lamb; toss it with oven potatoes and olive oil before baking; knead it into focaccia and bread doughs; infuse it in warm olive oil for finishing oils; blend it with coarse salt for seasoned salt rubs. It withstands long oven times without scorching, keeping its flavour to the end of service.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not add dried rosemary at the very end of cooking: the needles need heat and moisture to release their oils and soften. Avoid storing the brick near the stove, where heat and steam degrade the aroma. Do not overdose: dried rosemary is stronger than fresh, so start with half the quantity you would use of fresh sprigs.
Storage and Shelf Life
Ambient product: store in a cool, dry place away from direct light and heat sources. Shelf life is 730 days from the packing date. Once opened, close the brick well and use within a few months for the best aroma. No cold chain is required, which makes it ideal as warehouse back-stock.
Logistics and Delivery from LAPA
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution with the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Aargau, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos), shipping within 24-48 hours with partner couriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker. Dry ambient goods travel on standard lines, perfect for stock orders.
Who It Is For
Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, grill houses, hotels, delicatessens, catering kitchens, Italian grocery stores and private customers who cook Mediterranean dishes regularly. The 6-brick carton keeps the per-portion cost low and guarantees a constant supply of rosemary on the line.
