Herb
Young Leaf
Epazote young leaf 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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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 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 24.6 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 6.17 g
- Dietary Fibre 5.27 g
- Total Sugars 0.95 g
- Complex / starch 0.94 g
- Protein 2.88 g
- Water 83.4 g
- Energy 35.3 kcal
- Water 83.4 g
- Carbohydrates 6.17 g
- Protein 2.88 g
- Fat 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 420 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.03 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.41 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 79.5 µg
- Vitamin C 30 mg
- Vitamin E 1.95 mg
- Vitamin K 290 µg
- Minerals 386 mg
- Major Minerals 385 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 30 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.03 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.41 · vitamin-b6: 0.2 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 79.5 · vitamin-e: 1.95 · vitamin-k: 289.5 ·
Minerals
Leaf tissue is fibre- and water-forward with low energy density.
History
Dried and fresh commercial packs of epazote reached urban grocers, including named young leaf portions.
Dried and fresh commercial packs of epazote reached urban grocers, including named young leaf portions.
Dried and fresh commercial packs of epazote reached urban grocers, including named young leaf portions.