Seed

Herb

Seed

Borage seed is the culinary seed form—spice, oil crop or edible kernel depending on the plant. Toast to wake aroma, grind fresh when possible, store airtight. oils, stocks, salads, marinades. Save clean trimmings for stock, crumbs or compound butters when they suit the ingredient.

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Unit

Cuts & parts

Characteristics

Preparations

Cooked BrieflyDriedFreshInfused

Traits

AromaticAromatic Herb PartFresh Or DriedHerbalPotent

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 470

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 29.7 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.46 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 10.4 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 14.9 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 25.6 mg
  • Salt 0.05 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 34.4 g
  • Dietary Fibre 12 g
  • Total Sugars 1.01 g
  • Complex / starch 0.95 g
  • Protein 16.3 g
  • Water 15.6 g
Detailed nutrients

Seeds concentrate oil and protein for germination energy.

History

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

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

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

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