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False sesame leaves (Ceratotheca sesamoides)

False sesame leaves are the edible leaves of Ceratotheca sesamoides, used fresh or dried as a cooked leafy vegetable in soups and stews.

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About False sesame leaves (Ceratotheca sesamoides)

False sesame leaves are the edible leaves of the African leafy plant commonly called false sesame, identified in the record as Ceratotheca sesamoides. They are used as a cooked leafy vegetable in parts of Africa, including in soups and stews. The leaves may be sold fresh or dried, and preparation practices vary by region.

Fresh leaves are green and soft, becoming tender when cooked; their taste is generally described as leafy and mild, though it can vary with maturity and preparation. Dried leaves are darker and more concentrated in texture, and need rehydration or cooking. The common name should not be confused with sesame leaves.

Ingredient type
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English

false sesame

English

gynandropsis

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False sesame leaves (Ceratotheca sesamoides) nutrition & diet

False sesame leaves (Ceratotheca sesamoides) nutritional value

Reference: False sesame, leaves, fresh, raw

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

Calories
61kcal
Protein
5.3g
Carbs
5.4g
Fat
0.8g

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

Fresh and dried leaves are not directly comparable by weight; drying and cooking alter water content and can affect measured nutrients.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • 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 Table for Western Africa (2019) — 04_036 ↗. 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.

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