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Balsam apple leaves (Momordica balsamica)

Balsam apple leaves are leaves of Momordica balsamica, identified as a botanical ingredient that may be used as a vegetable or in prepared foods.

Balsam apple leaves (Momordica balsamica) — illustrative ingredient image

About Balsam apple leaves (Momordica balsamica)

Balsam apple leaves are the leaves of Momordica balsamica, as specified by the catalogue name. The entry identifies a botanical leaf ingredient, but does not say whether the leaves are fresh, dried, cooked, or otherwise processed.

Leaves may be used as a vegetable or as an ingredient in prepared foods, depending on local practice. Their appearance and texture change with maturity and processing; the name does not establish a particular preparation or flavour profile.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Balsam apple leaves

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Balsam apple leaves (Momordica balsamica) nutrition & diet

Balsam apple leaves (Momordica balsamica) nutritional value

Reference: African cucumber/ balsam apple/ balsam pear/ balsamina/ southern balsam pear, leaf, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
64.8kcal
Protein
6.4g
Carbs
9.2g
Fat
0.2g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Compare only the same leaf state and edible portion, since fresh, dried, and cooked leaves are not equivalent forms.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Database for Biodiversity, version 4.0 — 0500071 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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