Herb
Bud
Flower buds of Tarragon are unopened blooms for pickle, fry, or aroma. Harvest tight and firm. As a bud section of flower, portion for even cooking and clear labelling. Add tarragon bud late for perfume or earlier for deep infusion. Store dry forms airtight; keep fresh stems damp. Béarnaise, chicken, eggs, and vinegar are classic paths.
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Nutrition and pairings
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 0.83 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.39 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 25.6 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 7.34 g
- Dietary Fibre 4.23 g
- Total Sugars 1.01 g
- Complex / starch 0.99 g
- Protein 3.02 g
- Water 84.2 g
- Energy 42.3 kcal
- Water 84.2 g
- Carbohydrates 7.34 g
- Protein 3.02 g
- Fat 0.83 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.39 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 392 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.03 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.41 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 79.6 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.95 mg
- Vitamin K 290 µg
- Minerals 391 mg
- Major Minerals 390 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: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.03 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.41 · vitamin-b6: 0.2 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 79.6 · vitamin-e: 1.95 · vitamin-k: 289.6 ·
Minerals
Bud of Tarragon: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Markets sold tarragon as separate bud forms so cooks could match prep to the dish.
Retail packing made bud of tarragon a familiar labelled product.
Food service portioned bud of tarragon for consistent yield.