Herb

Bud

Bee Balm bud is a prepared form of the flower, cut or sorted so cooks get consistent pieces without full breakdown. aromatic leaf, seed or root used to season rather than bulk. Match cooking time to piece size and moisture. add tender leaves late; hard stems and seeds can go in early. Use sound product and keep cut surfaces from drying out before the pan. Even thickness matters more than elaborate marinades for consistent doneness.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

Cooked BrieflyDriedFreshInfused

Traits

AromaticAromatic Herb PartFresh Or DriedHerbalPotent

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 37.8

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.82 g
Saturated Fat 0.19 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.39 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 24.6 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 7.31 g
Dietary Fibre 3.81 g
Total Sugars 1.01 g
Complex / starch 0.95 g
Protein 3.05 g
Water 86.7 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 37.8 kcal
Water 86.7 g
Carbohydrates 7.31 g
- Sugars 1.01 g
- Starch 0.95 g
- Fibre 3.81 g
Protein 3.05 g
Fat 0.82 g
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.39 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 383 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.01 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.4 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 77.7 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.9 mg
- Vitamin K 283 µg
Minerals 368 mg
- Major Minerals 367 mg
  - Calcium 31 mg
  - Sodium 24.6 mg
  - Potassium 311 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: 1.01 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.4 · vitamin-b6: 0.2 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 77.7 · vitamin-e: 1.9 · vitamin-k: 282.6 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 24.61 · Potassium: 311 · Calcium: 31 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Bud of Bee Balm: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1000 BCE

Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for bee balm finishes and infusions, including named bud portions.

1800

Herb gardens and spice trades supplied bee balm for seasoning and medicine alike, including named bud portions.

2000

Dried and fresh commercial packs of bee balm reached urban grocers, including named bud portions.

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