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ti leaves.

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ki leaves

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SERVING

CALORIES

PROTEIN

2.1g

CARBS

9.5g

FAT

0.40g

FIBER

4.2g

NUTRITION PROFILE · per 100 g

Everything in this ingredient.

MACRONUTRIENTS

Calories45kcal—

Protein2.1g4%

Carbohydrates9.5g3%

Fiber4.2g15%

Sugar0.80g2%

Total fat0.40g1%

Saturated fat0.10g1%

Trans fat0g—

Cholesterol0mg0%

Water86g—

MINERALS

Sodium12mg1%

Potassium320mg7%

Calcium160mg12%

Iron1.8mg10%

Magnesium45mg11%

Phosphorus35mg3%

Zinc0.60mg5%

Copper0.12mg13%

Manganese0.55mg24%

Selenium0.60µg1%

VITAMINS

Vitamin A210µg23%

Vitamin C18mg20%

Vitamin D0µg0%

Vitamin E1.1mg7%

Vitamin K110µg92%

Thiamin (B1)0.06mg5%

Riboflavin (B2)0.12mg9%

Niacin (B3)0.60mg4%

Pantothenic acid (B5)0.25mg5%

Vitamin B60.15mg9%

Folate (B9)45µg11%

Vitamin B120µg0%

%DV based on a 2,000 cal diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central. A dash in the %DV column means there’s no established Daily Value for that nutrient.

MEASUREMENT CONVERSIONS

How much is what.

1 piece20g

HEALTH BENEFITS

Why eat it.

✓Enables low-fat cooking methods like steaming and baking, which helps retain food's natural nutrients.
✓Acts as a natural, biodegradable food wrapper, providing a safe alternative to aluminum foil or plastic for cooking.
✓Imparts a subtle, earthy flavor to food, potentially reducing the need for added salt or artificial seasonings.
✓Helps to seal in moisture during cooking, resulting in tender, succulent dishes without the need for excess oils or fats.

COOKING TIPS

In the kitchen.

1Before use, wash the leaves and remove the stiff central rib with a knife to make them pliable for wrapping.
2To prevent cracking, soften the leaves by briefly blanching them in hot water, passing them over an open flame, or microwaving for a few seconds.
3Use as a wrapper for foods like fish (e.g., Hawaiian laulau) or pork before steaming, grilling, or baking to add moisture and a subtle flavor.
4Note that ti leaves are typically used for wrapping and are not consumed, as they are very fibrous.

STORAGE

Keep it fresh.

Store fresh ti leaves in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp cloth or paper towel inside a plastic bag, for up to one week.
For long-term storage, rinse, dry, and freeze the leaves flat in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to six months.

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