Dried tarragon retains some of the anise-like flavour of fresh tarragon from estragole and anethole but loses much of its brightness and complexity. Per tablespoon it provides useful vitamin K and iron. It is used in classic French cooking — béarnaise sauce, chicken, and vinegar-based dressings — where the dried form works in slow-cooked preparations.
Use about one-third the amount specified for fresh tarragon. Add to long-cooked sauces early; use fresh tarragon for béarnaise and any dish where its bright, complex aroma is essential.
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Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 3,020 mg | 151% | |
| Calcium | 1,140 mg | 143% | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 420 µg | 60% | |
| Magnesium | 350 mg | 93% | |
| Phosphorus | 310 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 32.3 mg | 231% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.90 mg | 56% | |
| Manganese | 8.00 mg | 400% | |
| Zinc | 3.90 mg | 39% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.34 mg | 96% | |
| Copper | 0.680 mg | 68% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.250 mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Maltose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Beta-carotene | 2,520 µg | — | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
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