Herb

Flowering Top

Oregano flowering top 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. Even thickness matters more than elaborate marinades for consistent doneness.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDriedFreshInfusedPrepared

Traits

AromaticDelicateFlowering TopPortionPrep Ready

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 40.8

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.82 g
Saturated Fat 0.19 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 6.85 g
Dietary Fibre 3.92 g
Total Sugars 1.05 g
Complex / starch 1.01 g
Protein 3.14 g
Water 87.8 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 40.8 kcal
Water 87.8 g
Carbohydrates 6.85 g
- Sugars 1.05 g
- Starch 1.01 g
- Fibre 3.92 g
Protein 3.14 g
Fat 0.82 g
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 350 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.92 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.37 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 70.8 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.73 mg
- Vitamin K 257 µg
Minerals 365 mg
- Major Minerals 364 mg
  - Calcium 29 mg
  - Sodium 25.6 mg
  - Potassium 309 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: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.92 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.37 · vitamin-b6: 0.18 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 70.8 · vitamin-e: 1.73 · vitamin-k: 256.7 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 25.61 · Potassium: 309 · Calcium: 29 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Flowering Top of Oregano: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

5000 BCE

Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for oregano finishes and infusions, including named flowering top portions.

1800

Herb gardens and spice trades supplied oregano for seasoning and medicine alike, including named flowering top portions.

2000

Dried and fresh commercial packs of oregano reached urban grocers, including named flowering top portions.