Organic Herbes Provencal

Smith & Truslow Organic Herbes de Provence is USDA certified organic, freshly blended in small batches, and third-party tested for heavy metals — delivering the fragrant, floral, warmly aromatic combination of thyme, savory, black pepper, oregano, lavender, sage, basil, and rosemary that makes herbes de Provence one of the most distinctive, most evocative, and most culinarily sophisticated herb blends in the entire French culinary tradition.

Our organic herbes de Provence is a carefully crafted blend of eight certified organic ingredients — each one individually sourced, carefully dried to preserve its essential oils and aromatic character, and blended in precisely calibrated proportions to deliver the harmonious, sun-drenched, wildflower-scented flavor of the Provençal countryside that instantly transports every dish to the lavender fields and olive groves of southern France. Whether you're seasoning a slow-roasted leg of lamb, building a classic Provençal ratatouille, rubbing a whole roasted chicken with olive oil and herbes de Provence, flavoring a grilled fish fillet, seasoning a Niçoise-inspired vegetable dish, building a Provençal-style braised rabbit, seasoning roasted Mediterranean vegetables, infusing an olive oil for dipping, or simply reaching for the one blend that instantly delivers the sun-drenched, floral, aromatic character of one of the world's most beloved regional cooking traditions, Smith & Truslow Organic Herbes de Provence delivers a freshness, complexity, and aromatic elegance that grocery store herbes de Provence simply cannot match.

What Makes Herbes de Provence Authentically Provençal

Herbes de Provence is not simply a Mediterranean herb blend — it is a specific culinary expression of one of the most distinctive and celebrated regional cooking traditions in France, built around the herbs that grow wild in the garrigue — the sun-baked, wildflower-covered scrubland of the Provence region of southern France. The herbs of the garrigue have defined Provençal cooking for centuries — thyme, savory, oregano, and rosemary growing wild across the hillsides alongside lavender that perfumes the entire landscape with its unmistakable floral intensity. The addition of lavender to herbes de Provence is the single most distinctive and most culturally significant element of the blend — it is what makes herbes de Provence unmistakably Provençal rather than generically Mediterranean, and it is the ingredient that most dramatically separates an authentic Provençal herb blend from Italian seasoning, Greek seasoning, or any other Mediterranean herb preparation. The lavender in a great herbes de Provence is not perfumed or floral in a way that overwhelms the savory herbs — it is present as a subtle, slightly sweet, aromatic counterpoint that adds a dimension of complexity and sophistication to the blend that no other ingredient can replicate. Understanding herbes de Provence as a specific regional expression of French culinary culture — built around the wild herbs and the lavender of the Provençal landscape — positions it not as a generic seasoning blend but as a genuinely distinctive and deeply cultured culinary ingredient.

Lavender in Cooking — The Most Misunderstood Culinary Herb

Lavender is the most misunderstood culinary herb in the Western kitchen — simultaneously the ingredient that defines herbes de Provence and the one most likely to make a home cook hesitate before buying. The hesitation is understandable — lavender's association with soap, perfume, and aromatherapy products has made many cooks reluctant to add it to food, fearing a dish that tastes like a bath product rather than a meal. The reality of culinary lavender in cooking — particularly in the context of a well-balanced herbes de Provence blend — is entirely different. Culinary lavender in the right proportion does not taste like perfume or soap — it adds a subtle, slightly sweet, floral note that provides the same function as lemon zest or citrus in a savory preparation — a bright, aromatic counterpoint that lifts and enlivens the more assertive savory herbs and adds a dimension of complexity that makes a dish taste simultaneously more interesting and more complete. The key is proportion — lavender should be a note rather than a statement in a savory preparation, which is precisely why it appears in a blend with seven other herbs rather than as a standalone seasoning. In Smith & Truslow Organic Herbes de Provence, lavender is calibrated to deliver exactly this effect — present and perceptible, adding its distinctive Provençal character without ever tipping into the perfumed territory that makes cooks wary.

The Eight Herbs of Smith & Truslow Organic Herbes de Provence — Why Each One Matters

Every herb in Smith & Truslow Organic Herbes de Provence plays a specific and irreplaceable role in the overall flavor architecture. Thyme provides the warm, earthy, slightly lemony backbone that anchors the entire blend — the most universally essential Provençal herb and the one that gives the blend its fundamental savory depth. Savory adds a peppery, robust intensity that complements thyme's warmth and adds the slightly resinous complexity characteristic of Provençal cooking. Rosemary contributes the bold, pine-like, camphoraceous assertiveness that gives the blend its character on grilled meats and slow-roasted preparations — the herb most associated with the rugged, aromatic landscape of the Mediterranean hillside. Oregano adds the bold, slightly peppery Mediterranean herb character that connects herbes de Provence to the broader Southern European herb tradition. Sage adds the camphoraceous, slightly medicinal savory depth that rounds out the blend and prevents it from becoming merely floral. Basil contributes a sweet, slightly clove-like, Mediterranean freshness that adds brightness and a gentle sweetness that balances the more assertive herbs. Black pepper adds the clean, sharp aromatic heat that brings every other element forward and ties the blend together. Lavender adds the floral, slightly sweet, unmistakably Provençal note that is the blend's defining aromatic signature and the ingredient that makes it genuinely distinctive.

Herbes de Provence vs Italian Seasoning vs Greek Seasoning — Choosing the Right Mediterranean Blend

Herbes de Provence, Italian seasoning, and Greek seasoning are three of the most popular Mediterranean herb blends in the American kitchen — and while they share several herbs, they deliver meaningfully different flavor profiles and serve different culinary purposes. Herbes de Provence is a French blend built around thyme, savory, rosemary, and the defining addition of lavender — delivering a floral, aromatic, elegant character that is the hallmark of southern French cooking and is specifically suited to slow-roasted meats, grilled fish, and the vegetable dishes of Provençal cuisine. Italian seasoning combines basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and sage in proportions designed for tomato-based sauces, pizzas, and pasta dishes. Greek seasoning is built on bold oregano and marjoram with lemon peel and garlic — delivering the bright, citrusy, herb-forward character of Greek and Eastern Mediterranean cooking. For lamb, slow-roasted chicken, ratatouille, and dishes where the floral elegance of southern France is the desired character, herbes de Provence is the authentic choice. For Italian pasta sauces and pizza, Italian seasoning is correct. For Greek souvlaki and lamb kebabs, Greek seasoning is the right blend. We carry all three so you can cook authentically from every Mediterranean tradition.

Why Our Organic Herbes de Provence Is Different

Most grocery store herbes de Provence blends are made from the low-quality commodity herbs — grown with synthetic pesticides, irradiated to extend shelf life, and blended with the cheapest herbs as the primary ingredient while under-measuring the more expensive and more impactful ones like lavender and rosemary. Many commercial blends omit lavender entirely — producing a generic Mediterranean herb blend rather than a genuinely Provençal preparation — or use such a small amount of lavender that its characteristic floral note is imperceptible. Not ours. Every lot of Smith & Truslow Organic Herbes de Provence starts with certified organic versions of all eight ingredients — organic thyme, organic savory, organic black pepper, organic oregano, organic lavender, organic sage, organic basil, and organic rosemary — with nothing added. No fillers. No anticaking agents. No irradiation. Third-party tested for heavy metals. Pure eight-herb blend. Authentic Provençal character. Nothing hidden.

How to Use Organic Herbes de Provence

• Season slow-roasted leg of lamb, rack of lamb, and lamb chops generously before roasting
• Rub onto whole roasted chicken with olive oil and garlic for a classic Provençal preparation
• Build classic ratatouille, tian, and Provençal vegetable dishes
• Season grilled fish — branzino, sea bass, salmon, and whole roasted fish
• Build a classic Provençal-style braised rabbit, chicken, or lamb preparation
• Season roasted Mediterranean vegetables — eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes
• Infuse into olive oil for dipping bread, drizzling over salads, and finishing dishes
• Season Niçoise-inspired preparations — tuna, olives, and Mediterranean vegetable dishes
• Add to roasted potatoes, potato gratin, and Provençal potato preparations
• Build into herbes de Provence compound butter for finishing grilled meats and fish
• Season pizza, flatbreads, and focaccia with a Provençal herb character
• Add to vinaigrettes, salad dressings, and herb-infused marinades
• Season roasted garlic preparations, garlic confit, and Provençal condiments
• Build into soupe au pistou, French vegetable soups, and Provençal broths
• Season grilled vegetables, chargrilled corn, and outdoor cooking preparations

Certifications & Testing

• Certified organic by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (USDA NOP)
• Certified gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) — less than 10ppm
• Certified kosher by Earth Kosher
• Third-party tested for heavy metals: lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium
• No fillers, no anticaking agents, no irradiation
• Non-irradiated — steam sterilized only

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Also try our Organic Italian Seasoning and Organic Greek Seasoning — or browse our full line of USDA certified organic spice blends

Organic Herbes Provencal Spec Sheet