Herb

Side Shoot

Mint side shoot is a prepared form of the tip, 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

CookedFreshPrepared

Traits

PortionPrep ReadySide ShootVersatile

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 41.5

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.83 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 25.6 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 6.89 g
Dietary Fibre 4.08 g
Total Sugars 0.95 g
Complex / starch 0.95 g
Protein 2.89 g
Water 82.3 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 41.5 kcal
Water 82.3 g
Carbohydrates 6.89 g
- Sugars 0.95 g
- Starch 0.95 g
- Fibre 4.08 g
Protein 2.89 g
Fat 0.83 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 459 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.85 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.34 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 93.7 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.3 mg
- Vitamin K 343 µg
Minerals 423 mg
- Major Minerals 422 mg
  - Calcium 58 mg
  - Sodium 25.6 mg
  - Potassium 338 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: 0.85 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.34 · vitamin-b6: 0.17 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 93.7 · vitamin-e: 2.3 · vitamin-k: 342.8 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 25.62 · Potassium: 338 · Calcium: 58 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Side Shoot of Mint: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

500

Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for mint finishes and infusions, including named side shoot portions.

1700

Herb gardens and spice trades supplied mint for seasoning and medicine alike, including named side shoot portions.

2010