description Dried Nasturtium Overview
Dried nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is a South American edible flower and leaf with a peppery, mustard-like bite caused by glucotropaeolin, used both as a culinary garnish and in traditional Andean medicine.
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What plant is dried nasturtium made from?
Dried nasturtium comes from Tropaeolum majus, an edible South American flower and leaf plant. Both the flowers and leaves can have culinary uses.
What does dried nasturtium taste like?
It has a peppery, mustard-like bite. That sharp flavor makes it useful as a garnish or seasoning in small amounts.
What compound gives nasturtium its peppery flavor?
The bite is associated with glucotropaeolin. When the plant tissue is broken down, compounds related to this glucosinolate contribute to its mustard-like character.
How is dried nasturtium used?
It can be used as a culinary garnish or flavoring. The plant also has a history in traditional Andean medicine, although that traditional use is distinct from modern medical evidence.
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