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Lemon leaf

Lemon leaves are aromatic leaves from the lemon tree, usually added whole to infuse foods or liquids and removed, or finely cut where suitable.

Lemon leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Lemon leaf

Lemon leaves are the aromatic leaves of the lemon tree, used in some cuisines to impart a citrus fragrance to foods. They are typically smooth, green and elongated, with a fresh, resinous scent when bruised. The leaf itself is usually not eaten as a leafy vegetable.

Whole leaves may be added during cooking to infuse liquids or other ingredients, then removed, while finely cut leaves can be used where the texture is suitable. Fresh and dried leaves are different forms; drying changes their texture and can alter the character and intensity of their aroma.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

lemon leaf

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Lemon leaf nutrition & diet

Lemon leaf nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Fruit, not further specified

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

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

Calories
75kcal
Protein
1.1g
Carbs
8.4g
Fat
3.7g

Representative benchmark from a comparable official food-composition category; it is not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient. The displayed reference form must be considered, and species, cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh and dried leaves differ in water content and are not directly comparable by weight. Nutrition measurements also depend on whether the leaf is consumed or used only to infuse a dish.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not 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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.6.5.9_99 ↗. 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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