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Sorrel

Sorrel is a tart leafy plant used fresh or cooked in salads, soups, sauces, and stews.

Sorrel — illustrative ingredient image

About Sorrel

Sorrel is a tart leafy herb, commonly referring to edible leaves from plants in the sorrel group. It is used raw in salads and garnishes or cooked into soups, sauces, stews, purées, and fillings. Its acidity can brighten rich foods and contribute a sharp, lemon-like note without requiring citrus.

The leaves are usually fresh, moist, and tender when young, with a pronounced sourness and a green herbal character. Mature leaves may taste more assertive and develop a firmer texture. Different plants called sorrel vary in leaf shape, acidity, and tenderness, so the culinary character is not uniform.

Sorrel leaves are commonly green and may be narrow, lance-shaped, or broad, depending on the plant. They are sold fresh as individual leaves or bunches and may be chopped, shredded, wilted, or blended. Cooking softens them, reduces their volume, and generally mellows their sharpness while retaining acidity.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

sorrel

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Sorrel nutrition & diet

Sorrel nutritional value

Reference: Sorrel, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion of the explicitly named reference food.

Calories
23.4kcal
Protein
1.9g
Carbs
1.6g
Fat
0.7g

Per 100 g edible portion. ANSES Ciqual 2025; energy and protein follow EU Regulation 1169/2011 (protein = nitrogen × 6.25); carbohydrate excludes fibre. Values describe this food form, not every brand or recipe. Reused under the Etalab Open Licence 2.0: https://www.etalab.gouv.fr/licence-ouverte-open-licence/.

Portions & preparation

Use the identified sorrel species and edible leaves or stems as prepared. Fresh leaves may be eaten raw, while cooking changes texture and tartness. Record whether trimming, blanching, straining, or combining with dairy, oil, stock, or other ingredients affects the portion represented.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to the identified sorrel species, with fresh raw leaves, cooked leaves, or another stated edible portion.

Diet considerations

Sorrel is a plant ingredient when it refers to an edible Rumex-type leaf, but the common name can cover different plants. Plain leaves suit plant-based patterns; compatibility changes with butter, cream, stock, eggs, sauces, or coatings. Preparation may also alter the relevant portion and carbohydrate pattern.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: ANSES Ciqual 2025 — Oseille, crue ↗. 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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