Herb

Tender Tip

Borage tender tip is a prepared form of the leaf, 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. Taste a scrap if quality seems uncertain before committing a whole batch.

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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 38.7

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.84 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 24.3 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 7.01 g
Dietary Fibre 4.03 g
Total Sugars 0.95 g
Complex / starch 0.96 g
Protein 3.01 g
Water 79.9 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 38.7 kcal
Water 79.9 g
Carbohydrates 7.01 g
- Sugars 0.95 g
- Starch 0.96 g
- Fibre 4.03 g
Protein 3.01 g
Fat 0.84 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 417 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.1 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.44 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 84.8 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.08 mg
- Vitamin K 309 µg
Minerals 324 mg
- Major Minerals 322 mg
  - Calcium 59 mg
  - Sodium 24.3 mg
  - Potassium 239 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.1 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.44 · vitamin-b6: 0.22 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 84.8 · vitamin-e: 2.08 · vitamin-k: 309.1 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 24.27 · Potassium: 239 · Calcium: 59 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Tender Tip of Borage: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

3000 BCE

Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for borage finishes and infusions, including named tender tip portions.

1850

Herb gardens and spice trades supplied borage for seasoning and medicine alike, including named tender tip portions.

1980

Dried and fresh commercial packs of borage reached urban grocers, including named tender tip portions.