Description
Freeze-dried dill is an excellent herb for salad dressings, poultry, egg dishes. Dill is also often used to flavor all kinds of soups, pickles and vegetables. Freeze-dried dill is perfect as a side dish or garnish for salads or soups. Dill is often used to flavor salmon, potato and yogurt-based sauces.
In addition to its culinary uses, dill is rich in several nutrients and has traditionally been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems and bad breath.
Freeze-dried dill is very low in calories, but surprisingly high in several important vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C and manganese.
- Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that is important for maintaining vision and supporting a healthy immune system.
- Similarly, vitamin C is vital for your immune system and helps with bone formation, wound healing and metabolism.
- In addition, it is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals.
- Dill essential oils contain natural plant compounds such as monoterpenes , a class of terpenes associated with anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Specifically, d-limonene is a type of monoterpene that research suggests may help prevent and treat lung, breast, and colon cancer.
- Dill is also a good source of manganese. Although needed in very small amounts, it is an essential mineral that supports your brain, nervous system, and sugar and fat metabolism
To preserve flavor, store freeze-dried dill in an airtight container in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
Freeze-dried fruits can be preserved for 15-20 years in an unopened jar!
P.S. You could also try a special salad seasoning to season salads.