Herb

Bud

Nasturtium 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. 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

CookedDriedFreshInfusedPrepared

Traits

AromaticBudDelicatePortionPrep Ready

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 42.3

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.81 g
Saturated Fat 0.19 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.39 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 26.1 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 7.14 g
Dietary Fibre 4.02 g
Total Sugars 1.06 g
Complex / starch 1.05 g
Protein 2.83 g
Water 80.9 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 42.3 kcal
Water 80.9 g
Carbohydrates 7.14 g
- Sugars 1.06 g
- Starch 1.05 g
- Fibre 4.02 g
Protein 2.83 g
Fat 0.81 g
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.11 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.39 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 366 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 0.38 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 74.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.82 mg
- Vitamin K 270 µg
Minerals 350 mg
- Major Minerals 348 mg
  - Calcium 46 mg
  - Sodium 26.1 mg
  - Potassium 276 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: 0.38 · vitamin-b6: 0.19 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 74.2 · vitamin-e: 1.82 · vitamin-k: 269.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 26.06 · Potassium: 276 · Calcium: 46 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Bud of Nasturtium: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

500

Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for nasturtium finishes and infusions, including named bud portions.

1850

Herb gardens and spice trades supplied nasturtium for seasoning and medicine alike, including named bud portions.

1980

Dried and fresh commercial packs of nasturtium reached urban grocers, including named bud portions.

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