Herb

Cracked Seed

Lovage cracked seed is a prepared form of the seed, 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. Rest after high heat so juices redistribute before carving or plating.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedGroundPilafPreparedSimmeredToastedWhole

Traits

AromaticCrackedCracked SeedFaster CookPortionPrep ReadyShelf Stable

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 481

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 31.2 g
Saturated Fat 4.68 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.6 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 24.4 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 32.2 g
Dietary Fibre 14 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 17.9 g
Water 14.8 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 481 kcal
Water 14.8 g
Carbohydrates 32.2 g
- Fibre 14 g
Protein 17.9 g
Fat 31.2 g
- Saturated Fat 4.68 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 10.9 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 15.6 g
  - Omega-3 1.87 g
Vitamins 421 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.11 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.44 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 85.6 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.1 mg
- Vitamin K 312 µg
Minerals 506 mg
- Major Minerals 504 mg
  - Calcium 200 mg
  - Sodium 24.4 mg
  - Potassium 280 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: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.11 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.44 · vitamin-b6: 0.22 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 85.6 · vitamin-e: 2.1 · vitamin-k: 312.3 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 24.36 · Potassium: 280 · Calcium: 200 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Seeds concentrate oil and protein for germination energy.

History

3000 BCE

Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for lovage finishes and infusions, including named cracked seed portions.

1700

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

2010

Dried and fresh commercial packs of lovage reached urban grocers, including named cracked seed portions.