Herb
Hyssop
Hyssop is a bitter-aromatic Mediterranean herb with small pointed leaves and blue-purple flower spikes. Used sparingly in stews, bean dishes, fruit preparations, and liqueurs, it sits between mint and savory in character. Fresh and dried leaves both work; flowers are edible garnishes. Biblical and monastic associations kept hyssop in European herb gardens more than in everyday modern pantries.
Also known as: Hysope, Issopo
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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 0.77 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.11 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.41 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 25.7 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 6.63 g
- Dietary Fibre 4.1 g
- Total Sugars 0.94 g
- Complex / starch 1.05 g
- Protein 2.95 g
- Water 81.2 g
- Energy 41.5 kcal
- Water 81.2 g
- Carbohydrates 6.63 g
- Sugars 0.94 g
- Monosaccharides 0.66 g
- Disaccharides 0.29 g
- Starch 1.05 g
- Amylose 0.26 g
- Amylopectin 0.79 g
- Digestible Starch 0.89 g
- Resistant Starch 0.11 g
- Fibre 4.1 g
- Soluble Fibre 1.44 g
- Insoluble Fibre 2.67 g
- Protein 2.95 g
- Plant Protein 2.8 g
- Fat 0.77 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.11 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.41 g
- Vitamins 445 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.16 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.46 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 89.6 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.2 mg
- Vitamin K 327 µg
- Minerals 268 mg
- Major Minerals 262 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.7 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.18 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.16 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.46 · vitamin-b6: 0.23 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 89.6 · vitamin-e: 2.2 · vitamin-k: 327.2 ·
Minerals
Sodium: 25.67 · Potassium: 168 · Calcium: 68 · Iron: 1.3 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·
Fresh herbs are aromatic leaves—modest macros, concentrated micronutrients and polyphenols per gram dry.
History
Hyssop-type herbs featured in Near Eastern ritual and medicinal traditions (species identity debated).
Monastic gardens across Europe cultivated Hyssopus officinalis for food and medicine.
Hyssop entered chartreuse-style liqueurs and rustic European meat and bean cookery.
Hyssop became a specialty herb while thyme and savory took over routine seasoning roles.