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Marjoram is a herb, a member of the plant family lamiaceae. Marjoram is a plant with a straight stem and elongated leaves. The smell of this grass resembles a mint flavor, the off-flavor of this herb is a little bitter like the taste of black pepper. Its homeland is considered to be Mediterranean. Thanks to its pronounced flavor and aroma, marjoram is added to all kinds of dishes, including meat and vegetable dishes, salads and soups, drinks and desserts. As a rule, only the leaves and buds of the plant are used, both dried and fresh. The spice is widely used in the canning of vegetables, such as cucumbers, squash, zucchini and tomatoes. Throughout the world the best chefs use marjoram, mainly to add flavor and improve the taste of fatty and hard to digest dishes.