Herb

Base Core

Lemongrass base core is a prepared form of the stalk, 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

BraisedCookedFreshPreparedSliced

Traits

AromaticBase CoreFibrousPortionPrep Ready

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 42.2

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.75 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 23.7 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 6.92 g
Dietary Fibre 3.84 g
Total Sugars 1.01 g
Complex / starch 0.99 g
Protein 2.96 g
Water 87.4 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 42.2 kcal
Water 87.4 g
Carbohydrates 6.92 g
- Sugars 1.01 g
- Starch 0.99 g
- Fibre 3.84 g
Protein 2.96 g
Fat 0.75 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 436 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.86 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.34 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.7 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 66.1 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.33 mg
- Vitamin K 347 µg
Minerals 347 mg
- Major Minerals 346 mg
  - Calcium 21 mg
  - Sodium 23.7 mg
  - Potassium 301 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.13 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.86 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.34 · vitamin-b6: 0.17 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.7 · vitamin-b9-folate: 66.1 · vitamin-e: 2.33 · vitamin-k: 347 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 23.68 · Potassium: 301 · Calcium: 21 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Base Core of Lemongrass: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1000 BCE

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

1900

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

1950

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