What is Lavender? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Lavender?

Lavender is a flowering herb that grows in a cluster of thin green stalks with tiny purple flowers that grow about 3/4 of the way up the stalk. Lavender is dried and used in food and drink. Commonly it can be found as tea and may be infused in honey, vinegars and used in desserts of different varieties. The aroma is relaxing, pungent, floral and the flavor is mild, floral and almost minty.

What does Lavender Taste Like?

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.

Bitter

Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

Lavender Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon1.5g

Teaspoon

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

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Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Lavender?

1 Teaspoon of Lavender contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Lavender?

1 Teaspoon of Lavender contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Lavender?

1 Teaspoon of Lavender contains 0 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Lavender?

There are 1 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Lavender.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Lavender?

There are 14 calories in 1 oz of Lavender.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Lavender?

There are 222 calories in 1 pound of Lavender.

How many calories are in 1 Bag of Lavender?

There are 1 calories in 1 Bag of Lavender.