Herb
Open Flower
Open flowers of Thyme are for garnish and short infusions. Do not boil hard. As a open flower section of flower, portion for even cooking and clear labelling. Add thyme open flower late for perfume or earlier for deep infusion. Store dry forms airtight; keep fresh stems damp. Roasts, stocks, beans, and braises 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 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 26 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 7 g
- Dietary Fibre 3.91 g
- Total Sugars 1.03 g
- Complex / starch 1.02 g
- Protein 2.95 g
- Water 88.9 g
- Energy 40.7 kcal
- Water 88.9 g
- Carbohydrates 7 g
- Protein 2.95 g
- Fat 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 440 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.16 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.46 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 89.6 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.2 mg
- Vitamin K 327 µg
- Minerals 367 mg
- Major Minerals 366 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: 0.18 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.16 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.46 · vitamin-b6: 0.23 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 89.6 · vitamin-e: 2.2 · vitamin-k: 327.2 ·
Minerals
Open Flower of Thyme: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Markets sold thyme as separate open flower forms so cooks could match prep to the dish.
Retail packing made open flower of thyme a familiar labelled product.
Food service portioned open flower of thyme for consistent yield.