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Lemon grass

Lemon grass is an aromatic culinary grass whose tender inner stalk is sliced or minced, while tougher pieces infuse foods and liquids before removal.

Lemon grass — illustrative ingredient image

About Lemon grass

Lemon grass, also written lemongrass, is an aromatic culinary grass used for its fresh, citrus-like scent and flavour. Its long, narrow leaves grow from a dense base; the lower stalks are firmer and paler than the leafy tops.

The tender inner portion of the stalk is commonly bruised, sliced or minced for cooking, while tougher pieces may be used to infuse liquids and removed before serving. Fresh stalks and dried forms are available; their texture and flavour intensity differ, so they are not always interchangeable without adjustment.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

lemongrass

English

citronella grass

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Lemon grass nutrition & diet

Lemon grass nutritional value

Lemon grass (citronella), raw

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

Calories
99kcal
Protein
1.8g
Carbs
25.3g
Fat
0.5g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Nutrition comparisons depend on whether the measured material is fresh stalk, leaf, or a dried product. Dried forms are more concentrated by weight than fresh plant material.

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: USDA FoodData Central — Lemon grass (citronella), raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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