Herb
Flower
Tarragon flower is the edible bloom—used for aroma, colour or mild vegetable flavour when the species allows. Use fresh, avoid sprayed blooms, add late to heat. Confirm culinary edibility for the cultivar. Wipe pans of excess fat before deglazing if you want a bright sauce.
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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 0.77 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 25.9 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 7.38 g
- Dietary Fibre 3.83 g
- Total Sugars 1.03 g
- Complex / starch 1 g
- Protein 2.91 g
- Water 86 g
- Energy 39.6 kcal
- Water 86 g
- Carbohydrates 7.38 g
- Protein 2.91 g
- Fat 0.77 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 370 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.98 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.39 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 75 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.84 mg
- Vitamin K 273 µg
- Minerals 291 mg
- Major Minerals 290 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: 0.98 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.39 · vitamin-b6: 0.19 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 75 · vitamin-e: 1.84 · vitamin-k: 272.6 ·
Minerals
Flower of Tarragon: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Herb gardens and spice trades supplied tarragon for seasoning and medicine alike, including named flower portions.
Dried and fresh commercial packs of tarragon reached urban grocers, including named flower portions.
Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for tarragon finishes and infusions, including named flower portions.