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Guascas

Guascas are aromatic leaves used as a traditional herb in Colombian soups and stews.

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About Guascas

Guascas are the aromatic leaves of an herb used as a culinary seasoning, especially in Colombian cooking. They are particularly associated with soups and stews, including preparations with potatoes, poultry, or other ingredients.

The leaves contribute a distinctive herbaceous flavor and aroma that becomes integrated into long-cooked dishes. Fresh leaves are delicate, while dried leaves differ in texture and can produce a different intensity when added during cooking; the precise sensory profile varies by product.

Guascas may be fresh or dried and are small, green to brown-green, and delicate when fresh. Dried guascas are commonly added during cooking, while fresh leaves may be chopped or added more briefly, changing their texture and intensity. Leaves may be removed or consumed.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Guascas

English

guasca

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Guascas nutrition & diet

Guascas nutritional value

Reference: Guasca/ Mielcilla/ Galinsoga/ gallant soldier, leaf, raw

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

Calories
37.3kcal
Protein
3.2g
Carbs
5.2g
Fat
0.4g

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

Portions & preparation

Establish whether the ingredient is fresh or dried and identify the plant species before selecting a reference, because common names can cover different herbs. Use the leaves actually added after removing stems or debris as appropriate. Culinary amounts and preparation should match the traditional soup or stew application.

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Diet considerations

Plant origin is expected, but the identity of guascas must be confirmed rather than inferred from the name alone. Compatibility changes if the packaged herb is blended with salt, cereal carriers, or other seasonings. Any carbohydrate pattern usually reflects the surrounding soup, stew, or portion rather than the small herb addition.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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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: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Database for Biodiversity, version 4.0 — 0500055 ↗. 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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