Herb
Bud
Mint bud is a prepared form of the flower, 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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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.78 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 25.7 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 7.05 g
- Dietary Fibre 3.95 g
- Total Sugars 1.06 g
- Complex / starch 1.05 g
- Protein 3.1 g
- Water 88.5 g
- Energy 42.1 kcal
- Water 88.5 g
- Carbohydrates 7.05 g
- Protein 3.1 g
- Fat 0.78 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 369 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.97 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.39 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 74.8 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.83 mg
- Vitamin K 272 µg
- Minerals 379 mg
- Major Minerals 378 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.15 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.97 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.39 · vitamin-b6: 0.19 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 74.8 · vitamin-e: 1.83 · vitamin-k: 271.7 ·
Minerals
Bud of Mint: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for mint finishes and infusions, including named bud portions.
Herb gardens and spice trades supplied mint for seasoning and medicine alike, including named bud portions.
Dried and fresh commercial packs of mint reached urban grocers, including named bud portions.