Herb

Tender Tip

Epazote 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. Rest after high heat so juices redistribute before carving or plating.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDriedFreshPreparedRawWilted

Traits

FreshPortionPrep ReadyTenderTender Tip

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 37.7

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.8 g
Saturated Fat 0.19 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 24.8 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 6.82 g
Dietary Fibre 3.9 g
Total Sugars 1.04 g
Complex / starch 1.05 g
Protein 3.17 g
Water 87.4 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 37.7 kcal
Water 87.4 g
Carbohydrates 6.82 g
- Sugars 1.04 g
- Starch 1.05 g
- Fibre 3.9 g
Protein 3.17 g
Fat 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 363 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.96 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.38 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 73.5 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.8 mg
- Vitamin K 267 µg
Minerals 382 mg
- Major Minerals 381 mg
  - Calcium 63 mg
  - Sodium 24.8 mg
  - Potassium 293 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: 0.96 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.38 · vitamin-b6: 0.19 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 73.5 · vitamin-e: 1.8 · vitamin-k: 266.7 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 24.8 · Potassium: 293 · Calcium: 63 · Iron: 1.5 ·

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

History

3000 BCE

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

1850

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

1980

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