I have an Oregano plant and I have rarely used fresh oregano. Is it safe to use the oregano leaves shown in picture?
It has some white thing on top and at the bottom it’s a bit dark
Best Answer
The dark underside is normal for some varieties, but the white on top is another matter. It could well be powdery mildew which while seemingly not toxic will spoil the eating qualities, or it could be mould from damp storage. I'd look for better leaves elsewhere on the plant. Here's a little more detail
According to at least one Kalua recipe that I've found, you can just wrap in aluminum foil instead. That would imply, to me, that they're not used for any (significant) flavor. The recipe does use a single banana leaf for flavor, but Ti leaves for the outer wrapping. Using foil may not give you the exact same results, but it might be "close enough" for people who don't actually live in Hawaii.
Best Answer
The dark underside is normal for some varieties, but the white on top is another matter. It could well be powdery mildew which while seemingly not toxic will spoil the eating qualities, or it could be mould from damp storage. I'd look for better leaves elsewhere on the plant. Here's a little more detail