Tarragon has narrow, quite long green leaves. Its taste is delicate and aniseed-like, and numbs the tongue slightly when a fresh leaf is chewed. Tarragon is available all year round, and pairs well with beef, chicken and fish dishes.
To Buy
Look for fresh-looking tarragon, with green leaves that are free of any black or yellow tinges
To Store
Wrap tarragon in paper towels then store in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to 1 week.
To Prepare
Lightly wash then remove the leaves from the stalks. Slice as required.
Tarragon 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 | 5kJ | 205kJ |
| Protein | 0.1g | 3.4g |
| Fat, total | 0.0g | 1.1g |
| -saturated | 0.0g | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1g | 6.3g |
| -sugars | 0.1g | 6.3g |
| Sodium | 0mg | 4mg |
| Dietary fibre | n/a | n/a |
| Potassium | 8mg | 390mg |
QUANTITIES STATED ABOVE ARE AVERAGES ONLY
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