What is Huacatay Leaves? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Huacatay Leaves?

Huacatay leaves, also known as black mint, are used in Central and South American cuisines and are popular in a Peruvian sauce called Ocopa. The huacatay leaves are green and slender with pointed scalloped edges. They are considered to have many medicinal uses and are prepared in both tea and food. The flavor of these leaves is similar to a combination of mint, tarragon, sweet basil, and lime.

What does Huacatay Leaves Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Huacatay Leaves Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon1.6g

tablespoon Huacatay Leaves

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	1kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	N/A

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Huacatay Leaves?

1 tablespoon of Huacatay Leaves contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Huacatay Leaves?

1 tablespoon of Huacatay Leaves contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Huacatay Leaves?

1 tablespoon of Huacatay Leaves contains 0 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 tablespoon of Huacatay Leaves?

There are 1 calories in 1 tablespoon of Huacatay Leaves.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Huacatay Leaves?

There are 14 calories in 1 oz of Huacatay Leaves.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Huacatay Leaves?

There are 227 calories in 1 pound of Huacatay Leaves.