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Nalta jute leaf

Nalta jute leaf is an edible jute leaf used fresh or dried in soups, stews and sauces, where cooking releases thickening mucilage.

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About Nalta jute leaf

Nalta jute leaf is the edible leaf of a jute plant cultivated as a leafy vegetable. The leaves are green and tender when young, with a mild, earthy flavor; when cooked, they release mucilage that gives soups and stews a thick, somewhat slippery texture.

The leaves are used fresh or dried and are commonly cooked in soups, stews, and sauces. Fresh leaves and dried leaf products differ in moisture and texture, while cooking changes the leaves’ volume and consistency. The name is used for edible jute leaves rather than for the plant’s fiber.

Ingredient type
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English

nalta jute leaf

English

jute mallow

English

nalta jute leaf (raw)

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Nalta jute leaf nutrition & diet

Nalta jute leaf nutritional value

Reference: Indian jute, leaf, raw

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

Calories
77.7kcal
Protein
4.6g
Carbs
13.6g
Fat
0.5g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh leaves and dried leaves differ in water content; cooked leaves also differ in concentration and serving weight from the raw ingredient.

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: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Database for Biodiversity, version 4.0 — 0500095 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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