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Hoja Santa

The 'sacred leaf' of Mexican cooking, big as a hand and scented like root beer.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
0Calories
0gProtein
0gCarbs
0gFat
0gFiber
0gSugar

Benefits

Key compounds

Safrolearomatic essential oils

Best for these goals

Mexican cooking leaf

How to use it

Used fresh as a wrapper for fish and tamales, or torn into moles and stews; the big heart-shaped leaves impart a root-beer-like aroma

Evidence level

Culinary

Cautions & interactions

Contains safrole; used as a traditional culinary leaf in normal cooking amounts, not consumed in concentrated form.
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