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99-X Clone Proposal II, as scaled to 200 grams of flour

200 grams Pastry Flour
24 grams Flour Salt
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2.5 grams MSG
2.5 grams Black Pepper (Medium Coarse)
2.5 grams White Pepper
2.5 grams Flour Salt
0.5 grams Mexican Sage/Oregano (Lippia graveolens) (1)
0.5 grams Coriander (2)
0.5 grams Allspice (3)
0.5 grams Ginger (4)
0.5 grams Dried Red Chili Pepper Flakes (5)

Sum = 12.5 grams below the dashed line

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In the 1930s, when referring to "Mexican Oregano", it likely meant a plant called Lippia graveolens or "Mexican Marjoram", which is a member of the verbena family and is native to Mexico and Central America.

When referring to "Mexican Sage", it could mean a variety of plants, as the term is not specific. However, one possible plant that was commonly used in Mexican cuisine during that time is Salvia elegans or "Pineapple Sage."

Mediterranean oregano (Origanum vulgare) has been used in the United States since at least the late 1800s and was likely commonly used in the 1930s. When someone in the 1930s referred to "oregano" without any qualifiers, they were likely referring to Mediterranean oregano as it was and still is the most commonly used oregano variety in the United States.

Med. Oregano only after WW2?

While Mediterranean oregano has been used in the United States since at least the late 1800s, it is possible that its popularity increased after World War II. During the war, many American soldiers were stationed in the Mediterranean region, where they were exposed to the local cuisine and flavors, including Mediterranean oregano. This exposure may have contributed to an increased demand for Mediterranean oregano in the United States after the war. Additionally, the growth of Italian-American cuisine in the mid-20th century, which heavily features oregano as a key ingredient, may have also contributed to the popularity of Mediterranean oregano. However, it is important to note that Mediterranean oregano was still likely used in the United States before World War II, and its popularity may have varied depending on the region and local cuisine.

On a 1970s ingredient list, "Sage" would most likely refer to Salvia officinalis, commonly known as Common Sage or Garden Sage. This is the most commonly used variety of sage in Western cuisine, including in the United States.

Per the Google:

Best substitute for Mexican OREGANO is Marjoram NOT Sage.

Let's bring some proof to the table that it is an OR ingredient!