Mr. McGregor's Farm Fresh Potted Sage
Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis
Common Names: Sage, common sage, ramona, culinary sage, broadleaf sage, garden sage, kitchen sage, true sage, dalmatian sage, and meadow sage
Description: Sage is a popular perennial herb. It is used to flavor fatty meats, sausage, sauces and stuffing. It accentuates chicken, veal, goose, seafood and pork.
Interesting Facts:
- Sage is commonly used throughout the Balkin Peninsula, Italy and the Middle East as well as Europe and the USA.
- Sage oil contains a component that is used to make absinthe.
- Sage oil has another component that acts as a natural insect repellent.
The following table provides the nutritional values for 1 teaspoon (2 grams) of dried ground sage as per the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009):
| Calories | 6 |
|---|---|
| Protein | .21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.21 g |
| Fiber | .8 g |
| Calcium | 33 mg |
| Potassium | 21 mg |
| Magnesium | 9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 2 mg |
| Phytosterols | 5 mg |
| Choline | .9 mg |
| Vitamin C | .6 mg |
| Iron | .56 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 |
