Hoja Santa (Mexican Pepperleaf)

Hoja Santa (Mexican Pepperleaf) is an aromatic leaf used in Mexican cooking — especially in Oaxaca and central Mexico — prized for its anise/licorice and eucalyptus-like aroma and used to wrap tamales, flavor stews or infuse sauces. It is a culinary herb (Piper auritum) often called Mexican pepperleaf, acuyo or root beer plant and appears both fresh and cooked in traditional dishes. Nutritionally, Hoja Santa (Mexican Pepperleaf) is notable for its very high vitamin K content (450µg per 100g), and as a leafy herb it also contributes small amounts of fiber, protein and trace minerals. From a health perspective, hoja santa is a nutrient-dense herb that can boost intake of vitamin K and minerals when used regularly in cooking; because it is used sparingly, it mainly provides flavor plus micronutrients rather than large amounts of calories or macronutrients.Read more

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~12.00€/100g