The mixture Rabelais Extra is the classic version of an iconic blend created in Marseille in 1880. A true treasure of culinary heritage, this preparation has been a staple for butchers and curing specialists for over fourteen decades. Created to bring out the full flavor of local meats, it remains an essential staple of traditional cuisine.

Today, the mixture Rabelais Extra continues to appeal to culinary professionals, caterers, and food processors. Indeed, its precise blend combines the freshness of Provençal herbs with the boldness of Asian spices. As a result, it’s commonly used to add a distinctive flavor to stews, ragouts, dry sausages, blood sausages, and game pâtés.

In addition, its traditional grinding process gradually releases the aromas during slow cooking and extended drying. The blend Rabelais Extra It is therefore ideally suited to the needs of processors seeking a distinct and consistent flavor profile.

Properties and flavor characteristics

The mixture Rabelais Extra offers many culinary delights:

• It has a powerful, delicately musky aroma

• It is made from pure plant ingredients and contains no preservatives or flavor enhancers.

• It withstands the high temperatures of braising perfectly

• It helps preserve the flavor of cured meats during the aging process

• It enriches sauces, broths, and pan drippings

The balance of the blend is based in particular on the aromatic properties of cilantro and savory, whose digestive benefits are recognized by the’INPN (National Museum of Natural History).

Composition and Manufacturing

Produced in our workshop in Aubagne, this blend is made according to a time-honored production process:

• Ingredients: a secret blend of Provençal herbs (rosemary, bay leaf, fennel, savory) and selected spices (cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon)

• Texture: standard traditional semi-fine grind

• Appearance: a warm powder with shades of brown and ochre

• Recommended Use: 1.5 to 2 grams per kilogram of meat mixture

Formats and Packaging

Discover the entire product line and its century-long history at Rabelais – General Herbal Medicine Laboratory. Discover our full range of plant-based raw materials at Products – General Herbal Medicine Laboratory.

Available packaging options:

• Original 50-gram boxes (intended for over-the-counter resale)

• 1-kg airtight containers for butcher shops

• 25-kg multilayer kraft bags for industrial production rates

For bulk orders or requests for technical documentation, please contact us via the page Contact – General Herbal Medicine Laboratory.