Sage has delicate green to silvery-grey coloured leaves that are slightly pointed in shape. It has a strong, distinctive flavour that goes well with rich ingredients. Sage is available all year round, and is used in stuffings, stews, and roast meat and vegetable dishes.
To Buy
Look for fresh-looking sage, with relatively small leaves and no black patches
To Store
Store sage in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To Prepare
Wash gently then use as required.
Sage isn’t used in sufficiently large quantities to be able to supply any significant levels of nutrients.
| Quantity per serve (2g) | Quantity per 100g | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 10kJ | 120kJ |
| Protein | 0.21g | 3.9g |
| Fat, total | 0.26g | 4.6g |
| -saturated | 0.14g | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.12g | 15.6g |
| -sugars | 0.12g | 15.0g |
| Sodium | 0.22mg | 4mg |
| Dietary fibre | n/a | n/a |
| Potassium | 8mg | 390mg |
QUANTITIES STATED ABOVE ARE AVERAGES ONLY
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