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Kaffir lime leaves

Kaffir lime leaves are glossy, double-lobed makrut lime leaves with a strong citrus aroma, used whole, torn or sliced in soups, curries and other cooked foods.

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About Kaffir lime leaves

Kaffir lime leaves are the aromatic leaves of the makrut lime tree, used as a herb in Southeast Asian cooking. A characteristic leaf is double-lobed, appearing like two joined leaf blades, and is used whole, torn or finely sliced depending on the preparation.

The leaves are glossy green and release a strong, fresh citrus aroma when bruised or cut. They are used to flavour soups, curries and other cooked foods, and may be sold fresh, frozen or dried. Dried leaves are generally less vivid in aroma and texture than fresh ones.

Ingredient type
whole food

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makrut lime leaves

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Kaffir lime leaves nutrition & diet

Kaffir lime leaves nutritional value

Reference: Kaffir lime, leaves, raw

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

Calories
136.7kcal
Protein
5.5g
Carbs
21.7g
Fat
3.1g

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

Fresh, frozen and dried leaves differ in moisture and flavour concentration; compare the same form and account for how much is used or removed after cooking.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • 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: Thai Food Composition Table, SMILING 2013 — 12043 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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