Herb

Blade

Lemongrass blade is a prepared form of the leaf, 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

CookedDriedFreshPreparedRawWilted

Traits

BladeFreshPortionPrep ReadyTenderVariable Texture

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 34.3

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.81 g
Saturated Fat 0.19 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.41 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 23.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 6 g
Dietary Fibre 5.34 g
Total Sugars 0.97 g
Complex / starch 0.95 g
Protein 2.92 g
Water 83.3 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 34.3 kcal
Water 83.3 g
Carbohydrates 6 g
- Sugars 0.97 g
- Starch 0.95 g
- Fibre 5.34 g
Protein 2.92 g
Fat 0.81 g
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.41 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 376 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.92 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.36 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 70.4 µg
- Vitamin C 30 mg
- Vitamin E 1.72 mg
- Vitamin K 255 µg
Minerals 265 mg
- Major Minerals 264 mg
  - Calcium 30 mg
  - Sodium 23.5 mg
  - Potassium 210 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 30 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.92 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.36 · vitamin-b6: 0.18 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 70.4 · vitamin-e: 1.72 · vitamin-k: 255.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 23.5 · Potassium: 210 · Calcium: 30 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Leaf tissue is fibre- and water-forward with low energy density.

History

1000 BCE

Dried and fresh commercial packs of lemongrass reached urban grocers, including named blade portions.

1900

Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for lemongrass finishes and infusions, including named blade portions.

1950

Herb gardens and spice trades supplied lemongrass for seasoning and medicine alike, including named blade portions.