We are aware of allergies and sensitivities and will always declare the following ingredients on our label in the ingredient statement - they will never be hidden under the notations of "spices" or "natural flavors":

•Wheat
•Milk & Milk Products
•Peanuts
•Tree Nuts
•Egg
•Soy
•Shellfish
•Sesame (for products made beginning January 2023)
•Fish
•Yellow Dye #5 (Tartrazine)
•Monosodium Glutamate or MSG
•Sulfites over 10 ppm
•Gluten containing grains - including barley, rye, oats, spelt, triticale, and kamut

If no ingredient statement appears on the product label, then the products is as it appears in the product name (e.g. black pepper). This labeling policy is compliant with US or Canadian food labeling laws, as appropriate.

If any product has a Gluten Free claim, the product and the manufacturing line has been validated Gluten Free.

Our facilities have allergen, sanitation, and hygiene programs in place. Our employees follow good manufacturing practices and are trained in the importance of correct labeling and the necessity of performing thorough equipment clean-up and change over procedures to minimize cross-contact of ingredients.

It is important that you read the ingredient statement on your package at the time of purchase to ensure accurate, up-to-date information, as product formulas may change. While we list all ingredients on our packaging in accordance with regulatory guidelines, some ingredients may be included under broader terms like “spices” or “natural flavors”. If you have concerns about any ingredients, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can look into it for you.

Gourmet Garden® has nutrition information posted on our product pages. Just visit the “Products” section of our website

There are no allergens present in the Gourmet Garden® Lightly Dried product range.

As of Early 2025, Gourmet Garden® has reformulated all paste products to remove the dairy allergen. Prior to that, dairy was used to help prevent water & oils in the product from separating by acting as a natural emulsifier.

Gourmet Garden® products do not contain artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. There are a few simple food ingredients included in the product, though their role is about creating an environment where harmful bacteria cannot grow. These ingredients are kept to a minimum and it’s about having a product which is fresh and safe for people to consume and still deliver the fresh taste of herbs and spices to you in a convenient pack.

Gourmet Garden® is the perfect substitute for fresh herbs or spices. We deliver on fresh and convenient flavor. No more time spent tediously chopping and certainly no more stinky garlic fingers. To top it all off, Gourmet Garden stays fresh for weeks, so you can have an herb garden at your fingertips every day!

For Gourmet Garden® Stir-In Pastes, we suggest using 1 tablespoon of paste to replace 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped herbs or spices. However, flavors are a very individual choice. So if you are an adventurous cook, go ahead and squeeze a little, taste the recipe and then add more!

Gourmet Garden® Lightly Dried herbs are so easy to use, just simply sprinkle, garnish or rub into your cooking, just like you would fresh chopped herbs or spices. The great thing about Gourmet Garden® Lightly Dried is that they refresh in cooking.

No, the Lightly Dried herbs have already been washed and roughly chopped for you ready for you to sprinkle, garnish or rub into your cooking.

Absolutely! Gourmet Garden® allows busy cooks to have a range of herbs and spices always on hand for a variety of cooking applications.

Stir-In Pastes are ideal for stirring into sauces, soups and marinades and rubbing onto meats and vegetables. Whereas, Lightly Dried is perfect for sprinkling into pastas, salads and stir fries as well as garnishing soups and pizzas.

You can definitely combine Lightly Dried herbs with Stir-In Pastes. Check out the recipes for Italian Herb Meatballs and Roasted Garlic Shrimp Scampi to see how!

A world-first innovation responding to consumer demand for fresh herbs that last, Gourmet Garden® Lightly Dried are simply fresh herbs which have been lightly dried (just enough) to stay fresh for 4 weeks once opened and refresh in cooking.

Thanks for your interest in our products! While we don’t mail out coupons, samples or promotional items related to our brands, we do offer special deals with local stores where there will be more sale prices for everyone. Please check with your local grocery stores to take advantage of special deals when they are offered. You may also find digital coupons from some of our products occasionally offered online, along with the many mobile coupon apps that are now available. 

Due to the large volume of inquiries we receive, we ask that all donation or sponsorship requests be submitted in writing. For submission guidelines and information, please visit: www.mccormickcorporation.com/en/responsibility/charitable-donations

All requests for donations or sponsorships must be on your organization’s letterhead and include:

•Name of event
•Date of event
•Approximate number of participants
•Cause that will benefit from a donation
•Type of donation/sponsorship requested

Thank you for your interest in our products. As a practice, we do not accept ideas or suggestions relating to new products, flavors, packaging, marketing, or recipes as we have departments devoted to product and marketing innovation. While we appreciate feedback on our products, if you still choose to submit an idea or suggestion, you understand and agree that our Website Terms of Use and/or Note about Unsolicited Submissions applies to such submissions. Thank you for being a fan!

We are glad to help you find your favorite product! Find the product on our website and click the “Find A Retailer” box to access online retailers as well as stores near you that carry the product.

We do suggest contacting the store prior to making a special trip to ensure it is still in stock. If your local store doesn’t show up on our locator, we advise you to speak with your store manager about availability as they may be able to order it for you.

If you are still unable to locate the product you are looking for, check our Discontinued Product List to ensure it is still being manufactured, or Contact Us directly for assistance.

To maintain optimum quility and freshness, Gourmet Garden products are not currently available directly from us. However, we can help find a retailer in your area that carries what you are looking for. Find the product on our website and click the “Find A Retailer” box to access online retailers as well as stores near you that carry the product. 

No, all of Gourmet Garden® products must be refrigerated.

40 degrees F or less is suitable for storing Gourmet Garden®, so normal household refrigerators are perfect.

We recommend that Gourmet Garden® be returned to the fridge as soon as possible. Leaving the product out of the fridge for longer than half an hour is not advisable, as with any other refrigerated product.

The lightly dried herbs stay fresh for 4 weeks after opening when stored in the refrigerator. Simply store all your favorite herbs in your fridge and take it out when you’re ready to cook….it’s like having an herb garden at your fingertips! Reseal after use and pop back in your fridge. To keep your lightly dried fresher, keep dry (away from steam).

Our unique drying technology combined with oil and sea salt act as a natural preservative.

Our patented technology has been created to maintain the natural flavor and texture of the selected herb or spice. The herbs and spices are harvested at a time that maximizes their flavors. This crop is then washed, chopped and cold blended for you to discover the fresh chopped taste when you open the tube in your home.