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Lemon Verbena

Aloysia citrodora Allergen-Free
Lemon Verbena

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Verbenaceae
  • Primary Cuisine South American, Global
  • Seasonality Summer - Early Fall
  • Source Lemon verbena leaves

O Que É Lemon Verbena?

An intensely fragrant herb with a strong lemon scent and flavor, widely used in teas, desserts, and savory dishes.

Qual o Sabor de Lemon Verbena?

Lemon Verbena tem um sabor intensely lemony, citrusy, bright, slightly herbal com aromas de strong lemon, sweet citrus.

Taste
Intensely Lemony, Citrusy, Bright, Slightly Herbal
Texture
Delicate (fresh), Slightly brittle (dried)
Aroma
Strong Lemon, Sweet Citrus
Acidity
Medium

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 5g (1 tbsp fresh)
Calories49 kcal
Total Fat0.6 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein2 g
Total Carbohydrate10 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium170 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium400 mg

Segredo do Chef

Infuse fresh lemon verbena leaves into hot cream, then strain and use the infused cream for panna cotta, ice cream, or custards for a delicate, natural lemon flavor.

Substitutos e Proporções de Lemon Verbena

O melhor substituto para Lemon Verbena é Lemon Zest, usado na proporção de 1:1 (fresh). Provides strong lemon flavor without the herbal undertones.

Substitutos para Lemon Verbena com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Lemon Zest Melhor 1:1 (fresh) Provides strong lemon flavor without the herbal undertones.
Lemon Balm 1:2 (fresh) Offers a milder lemon flavor with a more pronounced herbaceous note.
Lemongrass 1:1 (chopped) Delivers a robust, earthy lemon flavor, especially in Asian cuisines.
Kaffir Lime Leaves 1:2 (chopped) Provides an intense, complex citrus aroma, but with a different profile.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Lemon Verbena

  1. Choose vibrant green, unblemished leaves.
  2. Fresh is best, but dried retains good flavor if stored properly.

O Que Combina Bem Com Lemon Verbena?

  • Fish
  • Poultry
  • Fruits
  • Berries
  • Cream
  • Custards
  • Teas

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Lemon Verbena?

Intensely Lemony, Citrusy, Bright, Slightly Herbal Strong Lemon, Sweet Citrus

Qual é um bom substituto para Lemon Verbena?

O melhor substituto é Lemon Zest (1:1 (fresh)). Provides strong lemon flavor without the herbal undertones.

Como escolher e armazenar Lemon Verbena?

Choose vibrant green, unblemished leaves. Fresh is best, but dried retains good flavor if stored properly.

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