Herb
Angelica
Angelica is a tall aromatic herb whose hollow stems are classically candied for baking and decoration, while leaves and seeds season liqueurs, jams, and fish dishes. Flavour is musky, celery-like, and sweetly resinous. Garden angelica (Angelica archangelica) is the main culinary species. Young stems are harvested for candying; leaves are used sparingly fresh because they are potent.
Also known as: Angélique, Kvann, Ætihvönn
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.74 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.11 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 24.7 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 6.54 g
- Dietary Fibre 3.96 g
- Total Sugars 0.92 g
- Complex / starch 1.03 g
- Protein 3.13 g
- Water 90.2 g
- Energy 40.6 kcal
- Water 90.2 g
- Carbohydrates 6.54 g
- Sugars 0.92 g
- Monosaccharides 0.64 g
- Disaccharides 0.28 g
- Starch 1.03 g
- Amylose 0.26 g
- Amylopectin 0.77 g
- Digestible Starch 0.88 g
- Resistant Starch 0.1 g
- Fibre 3.96 g
- Soluble Fibre 1.39 g
- Insoluble Fibre 2.57 g
- Protein 3.13 g
- Plant Protein 2.97 g
- Fat 0.74 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.11 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
- Vitamins 460 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.84 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.33 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.24 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 92.8 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.28 mg
- Vitamin K 339 µg
- Minerals 291 mg
- Major Minerals 285 mg
- Trace Minerals 5.9 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.13 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.84 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.33 · vitamin-b6: 0.24 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 92.8 · vitamin-e: 2.28 · vitamin-k: 339.1 ·
Minerals
Sodium: 24.72 · Potassium: 220 · Calcium: 40 · Iron: 0.5 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·
Fresh herbs are aromatic leaves—modest macros, concentrated micronutrients and polyphenols per gram dry.
History
Northern European peoples used angelica as a valued aromatic vegetable and medicinal plant.
French confectioners developed candied angelica stems for cakes and sweetmeats.
Niort and other centres became known for commercial angelica candying traditions.
Candied angelica remained a bakery decoration while fresh herb use stayed regional.