Lovage, also known as the Maggi plant, is an herb with a powerful, savory flavor often reminiscent of broth or Maggi. Despite the nickname, lovage does not contain Maggi; the similarity is purely in the taste. Especially in soups, stews and potato dishes, lovage has been a beloved ingredient for many years.

Don’t often use fresh lovage? Then ground lovage is a handy alternative. You can easily add exactly the right amount and always have the herb within reach.

What is lovage?

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a hardy perennial from the Apiaceae family, which also includes celery, carrot and parsley. The plant can grow up to two meters tall and has large, dark green leaves.

Almost the whole plant is edible:

• The leaves
• The stems
• The seeds
• The roots

In the kitchen the leaves are mainly used, both fresh and dried. Ground lovage is made from carefully dried leaves that are then finely milled. This preserves the herb’s characteristic savory flavor and makes it ready to use immediately.