Herb

Cracked Seed

Epazote cracked 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. Salt early for large joints, late for delicate leaves and soft fruit.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedGroundPilafPreparedSimmeredToastedWhole

Traits

AromaticCrackedCracked SeedFaster CookPortionPrep ReadyShelf Stable

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 497

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 33 g
Saturated Fat 4.95 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 26.1 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 31.6 g
Dietary Fibre 14 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 18.4 g
Water 13 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 497 kcal
Water 13 g
Carbohydrates 31.6 g
- Fibre 14 g
Protein 18.4 g
Fat 33 g
- Saturated Fat 4.95 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 11.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 16.5 g
  - Omega-3 1.98 g
Vitamins 416 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.1 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.43 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 84.5 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.07 mg
- Vitamin K 308 µg
Minerals 460 mg
- Major Minerals 458 mg
  - Calcium 200 mg
  - Sodium 26.1 mg
  - Potassium 232 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: 1.1 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.43 · vitamin-b6: 0.22 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 84.5 · vitamin-e: 2.07 · vitamin-k: 308.2 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 26.12 · Potassium: 232 · Calcium: 200 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Seeds concentrate oil and protein for germination energy.

History

3000 BCE

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

1850

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

1980

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