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Neem leaf

Neem leaf is the green, bitter leaf of the neem tree, used fresh or dried as a cooked aromatic component in some South Asian dishes.

Neem leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Neem leaf

Neem leaf refers to the leaves of the neem tree, which are used as a food ingredient in some regional South Asian cooking. They may be cooked in small amounts as a bitter aromatic component, often with other ingredients, rather than used as a mild leafy vegetable.

The leaves are green, narrow, and somewhat leathery, with a distinctly bitter taste. They may be used fresh or dried, and drying changes their moisture and flavour concentration. This ingredient is the leaf, not neem flowers, fruit, or oil.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

neem leaf powder

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Neem leaf nutrition & diet

Neem leaf nutritional value

Product example: NEEM LEAF NATURAL HERBAL TEAS, NEEM LEAF (Tetley Tea Company Jamaica Ltd.)

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

Calories
312kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
62.5g
Fat
0.0g

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Fresh and dried leaves differ substantially in water content and concentration. Comparisons should also account for whether the leaves are measured raw or after cooking.

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
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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: USDA FoodData Central branded product — NEEM LEAF NATURAL HERBAL TEAS, NEEM LEAF ↗. 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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