Herb

Leafy Top

Lemongrass leafy top 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

AromaticFibrousLeafy TopPortionPrep Ready

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 34.9

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.82 g
Saturated Fat 0.19 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 23.8 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 6.39 g
Dietary Fibre 5.41 g
Total Sugars 0.99 g
Complex / starch 0.96 g
Protein 3.15 g
Water 84.3 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 34.9 kcal
Water 84.3 g
Carbohydrates 6.39 g
- Sugars 0.99 g
- Starch 0.96 g
- Fibre 5.41 g
Protein 3.15 g
Fat 0.82 g
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 459 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.14 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.45 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 87.7 µg
- Vitamin C 30 mg
- Vitamin E 2.15 mg
- Vitamin K 320 µg
Minerals 415 mg
- Major Minerals 414 mg
  - Calcium 55 mg
  - Sodium 23.8 mg
  - Potassium 335 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 30 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.14 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.45 · vitamin-b6: 0.22 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 87.7 · vitamin-e: 2.15 · vitamin-k: 320.2 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 23.8 · Potassium: 335 · Calcium: 55 · Iron: 1.5 ·

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

History

1200

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

1800

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

2000