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Fireweed shoot

The young edible spring shoot of fireweed, harvested before the plant becomes tall and fibrous.

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About Fireweed shoot

Fireweed shoots are the young spring growth of fireweed harvested while tender. They are green and initially soft, with a mild, vegetal flavour; as the plant matures, stems become tougher and more fibrous, making harvest stage important.

The shoots are used as a cooked vegetable, with preparation commonly involving trimming and cooking. The edible portion is not the same as mature stems, leaves or flowers, and the name alone does not specify which parts are included or how they have been prepared.

Ingredient type
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Fireweed shoots

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Fireweed shoot nutrition & diet

Fireweed shoot nutritional value

Reference: ROSEBAY WILLOW HERB OR FIREWEED, SHOOT

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

Calories
45.6kcal
Protein
4.8g
Carbs
1.4g
Fat
0.7g

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

Young shoots differ from mature stems and leaves in texture and edible portion. Comparisons should specify the harvested plant stage and whether the shoots are raw or cooked.

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: Fineli Finnish Food Composition Database, release 20.0 — 35585 ↗. 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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