Glasswort
Glasswort
Glasswort refers to succulent coastal plants whose young, crisp shoots are eaten raw or briefly cooked as a saline vegetable or seasoning.
About Glasswort
Glasswort is a name used for succulent, salt-tolerant coastal plants whose young shoots are used as a vegetable. The tender stems are green and jointed, with a crisp, juicy texture and a naturally saline flavour.
Young shoots may be eaten raw or cooked briefly, often as a vegetable or seasoning. Older growth tends to be tougher, and preparation may include rinsing or blanching to moderate saltiness. The name can refer to more than one plant, so exact species and sourcing are not established by this record.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Samphire
Fresh glasswort
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Marshfire glasswort, Cultivated in green house, Raw
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Marshfire glasswort, Cultivated in open field, Raw
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Glasswort nutrition & diet
Glasswort nutritional value
Reference: Salicorne (Salicornia sp.), crue
Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.
- Calories
- 13.1kcal
- Protein
- 1.0g
- Carbs
- 1.0g
- 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.
Species, growing conditions, and preparation—including rinsing or blanching—can affect salt and water content. Compare the same edible part and preparation state.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot 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.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: ANSES Ciqual 2025 — 20283 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
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