Herb
Flower
Bay flower is the edible bloom—used for aroma, colour or mild vegetable flavour when the species allows. Use fresh, avoid sprayed blooms, add late to heat. Confirm culinary edibility for the cultivar. Rest after high heat so juices redistribute before carving or plating.
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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 0.2 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 25.1 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 7.19 g
- Dietary Fibre 3.83 g
- Total Sugars 1.01 g
- Complex / starch 0.98 g
- Protein 3.09 g
- Water 87.2 g
- Energy 39.4 kcal
- Water 87.2 g
- Carbohydrates 7.19 g
- Protein 3.09 g
- Fat 0.83 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 364 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.96 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.38 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 73.8 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.81 mg
- Vitamin K 268 µg
- Minerals 327 mg
- Major Minerals 325 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: 0.15 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.96 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.38 · vitamin-b6: 0.19 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 73.8 · vitamin-e: 1.81 · vitamin-k: 268 ·
Minerals
Flower of Bay: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Herb gardens and spice trades supplied bay for seasoning and medicine alike, including named flower portions.
Dried and fresh commercial packs of bay reached urban grocers, including named flower portions.
Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for bay finishes and infusions, including named flower portions.