Herb

Whole Seed

Borage whole seed is a prepared form of the seed, 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. Rest after high heat so juices redistribute before carving or plating.

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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 476

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 30 g
Saturated Fat 4.5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 15 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 24.4 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 35.7 g
Dietary Fibre 12 g
Total Sugars 0.97 g
Complex / starch 1.05 g
Protein 15.7 g
Water 14.6 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 476 kcal
Water 14.6 g
Carbohydrates 35.7 g
- Sugars 0.97 g
- Starch 1.05 g
- Fibre 12 g
Protein 15.7 g
Fat 30 g
- Saturated Fat 4.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 10.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 15 g
  - Omega-3 2.25 g
Vitamins 428 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.13 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.45 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 87.1 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.14 mg
- Vitamin K 318 µg
Minerals 316 mg
- Major Minerals 314 mg
  - Calcium 30 mg
  - Sodium 24.4 mg
  - Potassium 260 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: 1.13 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.45 · vitamin-b6: 0.22 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 87.1 · vitamin-e: 2.14 · vitamin-k: 317.9 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 24.43 · Potassium: 260 · Calcium: 30 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Seeds concentrate oil and protein for germination energy.

History

500

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

1850

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

1980

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