Epazote is very low in Cholesterol. It's also a good source of Vitamin C, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper and Manganese.
Amount per serving
Calories :32 | Calories from Fat : |
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Total Fat | 0.52 |
Cholesterol | 0% |
Sodium | 43% |
Total Carbohydrate | 7.44% |
Dietary Fiber | 3.8% |
Sugars | 0% |
Protein | 0.33% |
Vitamin A | 57% |
Vitamin C | 3.6% |
Calcium | 275 % |
Iron | 1.88% |
Epazote was brought to Europe from the 17th century in Mexico and was used in the Aztec civilization as an herb and a medicinal remedy for gas when cooked with beans.
The name comes from the Aztec Epazotl. Epazote has an incredible fragrance that some compare to diesel fuel or gasoline.