Kotányi Ground Lovage is a gently dried and ground spice made from lovage leaves — an aromatic herb also known as ‘garden Magi’ due to its distinctive flavour, reminiscent of celery and root vegetables. Lovage is a popular herb in Central European cuisine due to its ability to add deeper aromatic notes even in small quantities.
🌱 What is it?
Rubbed lovage consists of dried and finely crushed lovage leaves (Levisticum officinale), which are used as a spice. It has a strong aroma and flavour similar to celery and vegetable ‘stock’, and its aroma develops fully during cooking.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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Dried, crushed lovage (100 %).
⚠️ Allergens / warnings:
The product may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, eggs, soya, celery, sesame, milk (including lactose) and mustard, depending on the production facility — always check the information directly on the packaging.
🍽️ How to use
Lovage is a very strongly flavoured herb, so only a small amount is needed (e.g. a pinch). It is particularly suitable for:
🍲 Soups and stocks – adds depth of flavour
🥗 Salad dressings – adds a vegetable undertone
🥬 Stewed vegetables – goes wonderfully with cabbage or potatoes
🥘 Pulses and stews
🍖 Minced meat dishes
and sauces
💡 Tip: Use lovage whilst cooking so that its aroma is fully released and blends with the other ingredients.
🌶️ Flavour and aroma
✔️ Flavour: intense, aromatic, with notes reminiscent of celery and vegetables.
✔️ Aroma: distinctive, spicy and pleasantly vegetable-like.
🧊 Storage
➡️ Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light, so that the spice retains its maximum aroma and fragrance for as long as possible.
🧠 Summary
Kotányi Ground Lovage 10 g is an aromatic dried lovage spice with an intense flavour reminiscent of celery. It’s excellent in soups, salads, and stewed vegetable and meat dishes — and thanks to its strong aroma, you only need to use a very small amount.
💡 Recipe tip: Add a pinch of lovage to cabbage soup or potato ragout for a more pronounced vegetable undertone. 🍲😊
