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Lemongrass leaf

Lemongrass leaves are long, aromatic foliage used fresh or dried to infuse citrus-like flavour, with tough leaves generally removed afterwards.

Lemongrass leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Lemongrass leaf

Lemongrass leaves are the long, narrow, aromatic foliage of the lemongrass plant. They have a fresh, citrus-like scent and a fibrous texture, and are used to lend aroma to cooking rather than usually being eaten in large pieces. They are distinct from the thicker, tender lower stalks also sold as lemongrass.

Leaves may be used fresh or dried, whole for infusion or cut for appropriate preparations. Tough leaves are generally removed after cooking or steeping. Fresh and dried forms differ in moisture, texture and aromatic intensity, and the name does not specify the exact cut or degree of processing.

Ingredient type
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English

lemongrass leaf

English

lemon grass leaf

English

lemongrass leaf (dried)

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English

lemongrass leaf (raw)

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Lemongrass leaf nutrition & diet

Lemongrass leaf nutritional value

Product example: LEMON GRASS LEAVES ORGANIC SPICES (PRIDE OF INDIA)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
0kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
0.0g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Fresh and dried leaves have different water content. Nutrition comparisons also depend on whether the leaves are consumed or used only to infuse another food.

Dietary compatibility

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

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — LEMON GRASS LEAVES ORGANIC SPICES ↗. 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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