Herb

Tender Tip

Tender tips of Tarragon are soft growing ends with the best aroma. Add late so perfume survives. As a tender tip section of leaf, portion for even cooking and clear labelling. Add tarragon tender tip 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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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDriedFreshPreparedRawWilted

Traits

FreshPortionPrep ReadyTenderTender Tip

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 39.2

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.77 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 25.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 7.01 g
Dietary Fibre 3.82 g
Total Sugars 1.02 g
Complex / starch 1.01 g
Protein 2.98 g
Water 85.6 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 39.2 kcal
Water 85.6 g
Carbohydrates 7.01 g
- Sugars 1.02 g
- Starch 1.01 g
- Fibre 3.82 g
Protein 2.98 g
Fat 0.77 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 430 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.13 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.45 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 87.5 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.15 mg
- Vitamin K 319 µg
Minerals 347 mg
- Major Minerals 346 mg
  - Calcium 45 mg
  - Sodium 25.5 mg
  - Potassium 275 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.13 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.45 · vitamin-b6: 0.22 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 87.5 · vitamin-e: 2.15 · vitamin-k: 319.2 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 25.54 · Potassium: 275 · Calcium: 45 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Tender Tip of Tarragon: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1800

Markets sold tarragon as separate tender tip forms so cooks could match prep to the dish.

1950

Retail packing made tender tip of tarragon a familiar labelled product.

2000

Food service portioned tender tip of tarragon for consistent yield.