Pavone dried rosemary needles in a 1 kg professional bag (carton of 10 bags = 10 kg) are whole, selected needles of Rosmarinus officinalis from Morocco, dried to lock in essential oils and the typical balsamic, resinous aroma. A food-service format for kitchens that season roasts, potatoes, focaccia and marinades every single day.
What Is Dried Rosemary in Needles
Rosemary is one of the pillar herbs of Mediterranean cooking. In needle form the leaf is kept whole, not chopped or powdered: the essential oils stay protected inside the leaf and are released only with heat or infusion. Compared with fresh rosemary, the dried needle has a more concentrated aroma, so professionals dose roughly one third of the fresh quantity.
The Pavone Brand by F.lli Garuti
Pavone is the historic spice brand of F.lli Garuti, an Italian family business founded by Marino Garuti in 1955, who started by hand-packing spices and delivering them by bicycle. Today the third generation runs a modern packing operation in Ladispoli (Rome) with over 350 references, an ISO 9001 certified quality system and FSC certified packaging.
Origin and Selection
The rosemary in this bag is grown and harvested in Morocco, one of the world reference areas for wild and cultivated rosemary, then selected and packed in Italy by Pavone Garuti. The needles are uniform, green and free of woody stems.
Professional Uses in the Kitchen
- Roast potatoes and roasts: 1-2 g per portion, added at the start of cooking so the heat releases the aroma
- Focaccia and pizza bianca: scatter the needles on the surface with olive oil and coarse salt before baking
- Marinades: for lamb, pork, poultry and fish, combined with garlic, lemon and extra virgin olive oil
- Flavoured oil: infuse 10-15 g of needles per litre of oil for 24-48 hours
- Rosemary salt: blend needles with coarse salt for grills and baked dishes
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Adding dried rosemary at the end of cooking: the needles need heat and time to release their oils
- Dosing it like fresh rosemary: dried is more concentrated, use about one third
- Storing the bag open near the stove: heat, light and humidity flatten the aroma within weeks
Storage and Shelf Life
Store in a cool, dry place away from light and heat sources. In the tightly resealed 1 kg bag, the aroma stays stable for months. The dry ambient format requires no cold chain and is ideal for stock planning.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Aargau, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and Valais (Sion, Martigny), shipping within 24-48 hours with partner couriers such as Swiss Post and Planzer.
Who It Is For
Restaurants, pizzerias, butchers, delis, hotels, catering companies, Italian grocery stores and private customers who cook Mediterranean every day and want a reliable, consistent dried rosemary in a true food-service format.
