Herb
Open Flower
Sorrel open flower 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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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 0.79 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 24.2 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 6.87 g
- Dietary Fibre 4.24 g
- Total Sugars 1.01 g
- Complex / starch 1.01 g
- Protein 2.82 g
- Water 84.3 g
- Energy 40.3 kcal
- Water 84.3 g
- Carbohydrates 6.87 g
- Protein 2.82 g
- Fat 0.79 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 379 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 76.9 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.88 mg
- Vitamin K 280 µg
- Minerals 296 mg
- Major Minerals 294 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: 1 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.4 · vitamin-b6: 0.2 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 76.9 · vitamin-e: 1.88 · vitamin-k: 279.7 ·
Minerals
Open Flower of Sorrel: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Herb gardens and spice trades supplied sorrel for seasoning and medicine alike, including named open flower portions.
Herb gardens and spice trades supplied sorrel for seasoning and medicine alike, including named open flower portions.
Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for sorrel finishes and infusions, including named open flower portions.