Lemongrass

Lemongrass

Lemongrass, also called citronella or sereh, is native to Asia and a staple in Thai cuisine.

Highly aromatic, lemongrass has long, thin, gray-green leaves and a fleshy scallion-like base.

The sour-lemon flavor and fragrance of lemongrass can be attributed to citral.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Store fresh lemongrass in the crisper of the refrigerator for up to one week. Dried lemongrass can be stored in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight for up to six months.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-Tbsp(s) LEMON GRASS (CITRONELLA),RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 4

Calories: 5

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.02 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	2 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.3 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	0.09 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0.3 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.13mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	3.8 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.06 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.01 mg	1%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	3.2 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.41 mg	2%
Magnesium	3 mg	1%
Manganese	0.26 mg	13%
Phosphorous	5 mg	0%
Potassium	36.2 mg	1%
Selenium	0.03 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.3 mg	0%
Zinc	0.11 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0.15 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).