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Jute Leaves

Jute leaves are leafy greens used in soups, stews, and other cooked vegetable dishes.

Jute Leaves — illustrative ingredient image

About Jute Leaves

Ademe leaves are tender leaves used as a cooked leafy vegetable and as a thickener for soups. The name commonly refers to jute leaves in West African culinary contexts, especially leaves that become pleasantly mucilaginous when heated. They may be simmered, chopped, or incorporated into vegetable soups and sauces.

Their flavour is mild and green. When heated, the leaves can become pleasantly mucilaginous, with a texture ranging from soft and slippery to more fibrous depending on maturity and cooking time.

Fresh leaves appear deep green and delicate; dried leaves are darker and lighter in weight. They may be sold fresh or dried, and drying, rehydration, chopping, or prolonged cooking changes their tenderness and texture. Regional usage of “ademe” can vary, so the exact plant and preparation should be checked where the name is recorded.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Jute leaves

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Jute Leaves nutrition & diet

Jute Leaves nutritional value

Jute, potherb, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
34kcal
Protein
4.7g
Carbs
5.8g
Fat
0.3g

Per 100 g of the named reference food. Preparation, cultivar and product formulation can change these values; use the stated form when comparing.

Portions & preparation

Establish which jute species and leaf preparation the catalogue means before using a reference. Compare trimmed fresh, frozen, or dried leaves in their edible state; a cooked soup or stew also includes its liquid, oil, seasonings, and any animal or cereal ingredients.

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Diet considerations

Jute leaves are plant-derived when the botanical identity is established. Plain leaves may be used in plant-based meals, but broth, meat, seafood, dairy, grains, or thickening agents can change compatibility. Fresh, dried, and prepared forms also alter portion-dependent carbohydrate patterns, so the named leaf alone is not enough for a full assessment.

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

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
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: USDA FoodData Central — Jute, potherb, raw ↗. 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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