Herb
Stem
Stem of Tarragon ranges from tender edible stalk to woody waste. Stems often need more time than leaves. Rinse grit. Add tarragon stem 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
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 0.4 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 26.1 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 6.6 g
- Dietary Fibre 4.08 g
- Total Sugars 0.97 g
- Complex / starch 1.05 g
- Protein 3.14 g
- Water 81 g
- Energy 42.4 kcal
- Water 81 g
- Carbohydrates 6.6 g
- Protein 3.14 g
- Fat 0.79 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 441 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.88 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.35 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.7 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 67.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.64 mg
- Vitamin K 351 µg
- Minerals 300 mg
- Major Minerals 298 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.13 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.88 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.35 · vitamin-b6: 0.17 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.7 · vitamin-b9-folate: 67.2 · vitamin-e: 1.64 · vitamin-k: 351.4 ·
Minerals
Stem of Tarragon: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Markets sold tarragon as separate stem forms so cooks could match prep to the dish.
Retail packing made stem of tarragon a familiar labelled product.
Food service portioned stem of tarragon for consistent yield.