Herbes De Provence Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Herbes de Provence is a concentrated source of (poly)phenols (plant compounds with antioxidant properties), and habitual consumption of such herb blends can contribute significantly to overall dietary polyphenol intake .
The blend contains notable amounts of dietary salicylates (naturally occurring compounds related to aspirin), which are found in higher concentrations in dried herb mixtures than in many other common seasonings .
While these herbs provide various micronutrients—including calcium, iron, and magnesium—they are typically consumed in small quantities, meaning their contribution to daily nutrient requirements is generally modest .
Individual components often found in the blend, such as peppermint, have well-established physiological effects; for example, peppermint oil is recognized as a smooth muscle relaxant that can help reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome .

Interesting fact

Despite its ancient associations, the specific 'Herbes de Provence' name and standardized commercial blend were only popularized in the 1970s by Julia Child and spice brands like Ducros.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Manganese

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Iron

EPIC

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Vitamin A

EPIC

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Calcium

261

kcal per 100g

Protein12.1g

Fat8.50g

Carbs36.3g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Dried herbs have low water footprints and high shelf stability, though processing energy varies.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Airtight Container

1–2 years

Keep in a cool, dark place to preserve volatile oils.

Away From Direct Sunlight

1–2 years

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 1 validated source

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Polyphenol Intake from Herbs and Spices - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Intake of Dietary Salicylates from Herbs and Spices among Adult Polish Omnivores and Vegans - PMC

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Review article: The physiologic effects and safety of Peppermint Oil and its efficacy in irritable bowel syndrome and other functional disorders - PMC

[8]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

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