Herb

Young Leaf

Young leaves of Woodruff suit salads and quick wilting. Milder and more perishable than mature leaves. As a young leaf section of leaf, portion for even cooking and clear labelling. Add woodruff young leaf late for perfume or earlier for deep infusion. Store dry forms airtight; keep fresh stems damp. May wine, syrups, and jellies are classic paths.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDriedFreshPreparedRawWilted

Traits

FreshPortionPrep ReadyTenderYoung Leaf

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 35.2

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.76 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 24 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 6.38 g
Dietary Fibre 5.3 g
Total Sugars 0.95 g
Complex / starch 0.98 g
Protein 3.14 g
Water 83.8 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 35.2 kcal
Water 83.8 g
Carbohydrates 6.38 g
- Sugars 0.95 g
- Starch 0.98 g
- Fibre 5.3 g
Protein 3.14 g
Fat 0.76 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
  - Omega-3 0.04 g
Vitamins 435 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.07 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.42 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.21 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 82.6 µg
- Vitamin C 30 mg
- Vitamin E 2.03 mg
- Vitamin K 301 µg
Minerals 429 mg
- Major Minerals 428 mg
  - Calcium 62 mg
  - Sodium 24 mg
  - Potassium 342 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 30 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.07 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.42 · vitamin-b6: 0.21 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 82.6 · vitamin-e: 2.03 · vitamin-k: 301.2 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 23.99 · Potassium: 342 · Calcium: 62 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Leaf tissue is fibre- and water-forward with low energy density.

History

1800

Markets sold woodruff as separate young leaf forms so cooks could match prep to the dish.

1950

Retail packing made young leaf of woodruff a familiar labelled product.

2000

Food service portioned young leaf of woodruff for consistent yield.