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Lemongrass stalk

Lemongrass stalk is the firm, aromatic stem base used for citrus-like flavour, whether bruised, sliced, minced or removed after cooking.

Lemongrass stalk — illustrative ingredient image

About Lemongrass stalk

A lemongrass stalk is the firm, aromatic stem base of the lemongrass plant, used to bring a fresh citrus-like flavour to foods. It is typically elongated, with a pale lower portion and tougher green outer layers. The inner lower section is more tender, while the outer stalk is fibrous and often used chiefly for infusion.

Stalks may be bruised, sliced or finely minced depending on how much of their texture is wanted in the finished food. Whole or large pieces are commonly removed after cooking if still tough. Fresh stalks and dried or prepared forms differ in moisture, texture and intensity.

Ingredient type
whole food

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lemongrass stalk

English

lemongrass stem

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Lemongrass stalk nutrition & diet

Lemongrass stalk nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Vegetables, 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
37kcal
Protein
2.3g
Carbs
4.1g
Fat
0.4g

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Fresh stalks and dried or otherwise processed lemongrass differ in water content and concentration. Comparisons should account for whether the stalk is eaten or used only to infuse food.

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: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.7.4.9_99 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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