Flower

Herb

Flower

Hyssop flower is the edible bloom—used for aroma, colour or mild vegetable flavour when the species allows. Use fresh, avoid sprayed blooms, add late to heat. Confirm culinary edibility for the cultivar. Even thickness matters more than elaborate marinades for consistent doneness.

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Characteristics

Preparations

DriedFreshInfusedLightly CookedPickledRaw

Traits

AromaticDelicateSeasonal

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 39.8

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 0.78 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.21 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 26.4 mg
  • Salt 0.05 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 7.34 g
  • Dietary Fibre 3.9 g
  • Total Sugars 1.03 g
  • Complex / starch 1 g
  • Protein 2.93 g
  • Water 88.6 g
Detailed nutrients

Flower of Hyssop: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Herb gardens and spice trades supplied hyssop for seasoning and medicine alike, including named flower portions.

Dried and fresh commercial packs of hyssop reached urban grocers, including named flower portions.

Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for hyssop finishes and infusions, including named flower portions.

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