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Midin fern

Midin fern is the young curled shoot of an edible Bornean fern, commonly briefly stir-fried or blanched for its crisp, grassy character.

Midin fern — illustrative ingredient image

About Midin fern

Midin is an edible fern shoot eaten in parts of Borneo, especially Sarawak. The harvested portion is typically the young, curled frond or fiddlehead, with a crisp, tender texture and a mild, grassy flavour. It is usually sold fresh and prepared soon after harvest; the name is associated with a particular local edible fern rather than fern leaves generally.

Midin shoots are commonly cooked briefly, such as by stir-frying or blanching, and may also be incorporated into other savoury preparations. They are distinct from mature fern fronds and from other fiddlehead vegetables, which can differ in texture and preparation. Freshness and the harvested stage affect the appearance and eating quality.

Ingredient type
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Midin fern nutrition & diet

Midin fern 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

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.

Comparisons should specify the young shoot portion and whether it is measured raw or cooked, since cooking changes water content. Do not equate it with other fern shoots or mature fronds.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
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  • 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: 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.

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.

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