Herb

Main Root

Lovage main root is a prepared form of the root, 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. Cold product sears better—pat surfaces dry and do not crowd the pan.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

BoiledCookedFreshPickledPreparedRaw

Traits

HardyMain RootPortionPrep ReadySweet

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 47.7

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.76 g
Saturated Fat 0.22 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.43 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 24.4 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 7.24 g
Dietary Fibre 4.61 g
Total Sugars 0.79 g
Complex / starch 1.86 g
Protein 2.97 g
Water 84.5 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 47.7 kcal
Water 84.5 g
Carbohydrates 7.24 g
- Sugars 0.79 g
- Starch 1.86 g
- Fibre 4.61 g
Protein 2.97 g
Fat 0.76 g
- Saturated Fat 0.22 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.11 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.43 g
  - Omega-3 0.06 g
Vitamins 411 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.08 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.43 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.21 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 83.5 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.05 mg
- Vitamin K 304 µg
Minerals 420 mg
- Major Minerals 418 mg
  - Calcium 57 mg
  - Sodium 24.4 mg
  - Potassium 337 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.08 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.43 · vitamin-b6: 0.21 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 83.5 · vitamin-e: 2.05 · vitamin-k: 304.3 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 24.44 · Potassium: 337 · Calcium: 57 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Roots and tubers store starch (or sugar) for the plant—higher carbohydrate than leaves.

History

1500

Herb gardens and spice trades supplied lovage for seasoning and medicine alike, including named main root portions.

1700

Dried and fresh commercial packs of lovage reached urban grocers, including named main root portions.

2010