Herb
Bud
Chervil flower buds are the unopened umbels of Anthriscus cerefolium—milder and greener than many herb flowers, with the same delicate anise-parsley perfume as the leaves. They are a fine garnish more than a bulk herb. Scatter over salads, eggs, and fish just before serving. Heat fades the aroma quickly. Pinch plants to delay flowering if you want more leaf; once buds form, leaf quality declines.
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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 0.4 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 23.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 6.72 g
- Dietary Fibre 4.05 g
- Total Sugars 0.96 g
- Complex / starch 1.02 g
- Protein 2.93 g
- Water 80.3 g
- Energy 41.1 kcal
- Water 80.3 g
- Carbohydrates 6.72 g
- Protein 2.93 g
- Fat 0.83 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 438 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.15 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.46 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 89.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.19 mg
- Vitamin K 326 µg
- Minerals 387 mg
- Major Minerals 386 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: 1.15 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.46 · vitamin-b6: 0.23 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 89.2 · vitamin-e: 2.19 · vitamin-k: 325.8 ·
Minerals
Bud of Chervil: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
French fines herbes gardens used chervil at every tender stage including early flowers.
Chefs plated chervil buds as micro-garnish on delicate spring dishes.