Herb
Woody Stem
Woody basil stems are the older, firmer lower stalks—too fibrous to chop into fine sauces. They still hold aroma for steeping in cream, oil, or stock, then should be removed like a bay leaf. Strip remaining leaves; use stems as a temporary aromatic, not as a vegetable. Compost after steeping. Signs of woodiness include pale, stiff, hollow-feeling stalks.
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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 0.83 g
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 23.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 7.13 g
- Dietary Fibre 4.06 g
- Total Sugars 0.96 g
- Complex / starch 1.05 g
- Protein 3.17 g
- Water 80.5 g
- Energy 41.8 kcal
- Water 80.5 g
- Carbohydrates 7.13 g
- Protein 3.17 g
- Fat 0.83 g
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 389 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.03 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.41 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 79 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.94 mg
- Vitamin K 288 µg
- Minerals 311 mg
- Major Minerals 310 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.03 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.41 · vitamin-b6: 0.2 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 79 · vitamin-e: 1.94 · vitamin-k: 287.5 ·
Minerals
Woody Stem of Basil: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Cooks learned to strip leaves and discard or steep tough basil stems separately.
Stock and infused-oil techniques reused woody herb stems for secondary flavour.