Herb

Stem

Lavender stem is the stalk that supports leaves and flowers—tender young stems can be chopped into sauces and salads, while older woody stems flavour stocks and infusions then get strained out. Strip leaves if using stems alone, peel strings on tough stalks, and add hard pieces early to simmering liquids. Tender stems go in late so they stay bright. Season lightly so lavender aroma stays clear Taste a raw scrap—bitterness means longer cooking or peeling.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Cuts & parts

Tender Stem

Woody Stem

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDicedFreshPeeledSautéedSlicedStock

Traits

AromaticAromatic When YoungCrunchyFibrous Or TenderStalkTender Or Woody

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 39.7

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.79 g
Saturated Fat 0.21 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.41 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 26.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 6.78 g
Dietary Fibre 4.09 g
Total Sugars 0.96 g
Complex / starch 0.98 g
Protein 3.07 g
Water 82.4 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 39.7 kcal
Water 82.4 g
Carbohydrates 6.78 g
- Sugars 0.96 g
- Starch 0.98 g
- Fibre 4.09 g
Protein 3.07 g
Fat 0.79 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.41 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 355 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.94 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.37 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 71.9 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.76 mg
- Vitamin K 261 µg
Minerals 376 mg
- Major Minerals 374 mg
  - Calcium 59 mg
  - Sodium 26.5 mg
  - Potassium 289 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: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.94 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.37 · vitamin-b6: 0.18 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 71.9 · vitamin-e: 1.76 · vitamin-k: 261 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 26.47 · Potassium: 289 · Calcium: 59 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Stem of Lavender: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1200

Herbalists and cooks long used lavender stems for candying, infusions and broth bases alongside the leaves.

1800

Market bunches of lavender made stem-and-leaf packs the default home form before stripped leaves became common.

2000

Chefs began specifying tender lavender stems versus woody trimmings for consistent sauce and stock work.