Fresh sage leaves
32 kcal per 100 g
Category: Spices and Herbs
Nutritional information (per 100 g)
| Calories | 32 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3g |
| Total fats | 1.5g |
| Fiber | 3.1g |
Vitamins and minerals
Description
Fresh sage leaves are the tender and aromatic leaves of the Salvia officinalis plant, a perennial herb widely used in cooking for its intense, slightly earthy flavor with hints of pine and eucalyptus. Their texture is soft when fresh, and they add a distinctive touch to stews, meats, sauces, soups, and vegetable-based dishes.
Native to the Mediterranean region, sage has been valued since ancient times both in cooking and in traditional medicine. Today, its cultivation has spread to various regions of the world, where it easily adapts to temperate climates.
Fresh sage leaves possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties, making them a healthy ingredient that, in addition to adding flavor, can aid digestion and relieve stomach discomfort.
In different Latin American countries, sage may be known by alternative names such as "common sage" or simply "sage". Occasionally, it is also identified as "sabio" due to the Latin root of the term, although this usage is less common in cooking.