Rubbed sage has a strong, aromatic, slightly camphor-like flavour that is a natural partner for pork. It is one of the most important herbs in traditional British sausages, stuffings and pies.
Wholesale Dried Sage for Butchers
Our sage is rubbed to a leaf of typically 1–4mm, so it spreads evenly through sausage meat and stuffing mixes without large pieces. The 10kg sack suits butchers and food producers using sage in volume. It pairs well with thyme, marjoram and onion, and with our stuffing mixes and sausage seasonings.
Product details
- Origin: Turkey, Albania and Egypt (processed in Turkey)
- Cut size: Rubbed leaf, typically 1–4mm
- Colour: Green to bluish grey-green
- Aroma: Strong, aromatic and slightly camphor-like
- Pack size: 10kg
Common uses
- Pork and sage sausages
- Sage and onion stuffing
- Pork pies and savoury pastry fillings
- Pork, poultry and game seasonings
FAQs
What is rubbed sage?
Rubbed sage is dried sage leaves that have been rubbed into small, fluffy pieces rather than ground to a powder. This helps it spread evenly through a mix while keeping a light texture.
Why is sage used with pork?
Sage’s strong, earthy flavour balances the richness of pork, which is why pork and sage is a long-standing British pairing in sausages and stuffings.
What herbs go well with sage?
Sage works well with thyme, marjoram, parsley and onion, particularly in stuffings and traditional sausage recipes.
Why buy from IFI?
IFI supplies herbs, spices and ingredients to butchers, food manufacturers and caterers across the UK. Order before 11am Monday to Thursday for next-day delivery to UK mainland, with free delivery on orders over £80 (excludes rusk). The full product specification is available to download on this page.
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