Herb

Whole Seed

Epazote 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. Save clean trimmings for stock, crumbs or compound butters when they suit the ingredient.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedFreshGroundPreparedStored WholeToastedWhole

Traits

AromaticIntactPortionPrep ReadyRecipe UnitShelf StableStorageWhole Seed

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 469

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 29.6 g
Saturated Fat 4.44 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.8 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 23.9 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 34.5 g
Dietary Fibre 12 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Complex / starch 1.03 g
Protein 16.3 g
Water 15.7 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 469 kcal
Water 15.7 g
Carbohydrates 34.5 g
- Sugars 1 g
- Starch 1.03 g
- Fibre 12 g
Protein 16.3 g
Fat 29.6 g
- Saturated Fat 4.44 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 10.4 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 14.8 g
  - Omega-3 2.22 g
Vitamins 374 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.99 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.39 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 75.8 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.86 mg
- Vitamin K 276 µg
Minerals 257 mg
- Major Minerals 256 mg
  - Calcium 26 mg
  - Sodium 23.9 mg
  - Potassium 206 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: 0.99 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.39 · vitamin-b6: 0.19 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 75.8 · vitamin-e: 1.86 · vitamin-k: 275.6 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 23.89 · Potassium: 206 · Calcium: 26 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Seeds concentrate oil and protein for germination energy.

History

3000 BCE

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

1850

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

1980

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