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🌿 Herb / spiceLow glycemicGluten free
Bee balm
Oswego çayı
Homeland
Eastern North America
Season
Summer
Nutrition values
Per 100 g, raw
| Energy | — kcal |
| Carbohydrate | — g |
| of which sugars | — g |
| Fiber | — g |
| Protein | — g |
| Fat | — g |
Did you know?
Its scent resembles bergamot, which is why it is also called bergamot in English; it is the Oswego tea colonists drank instead of tea after the Boston Tea Party. The red flowers are edible too.
Consumption tip
Even natural produce may carry pesticide residues. Wash fruits and vegetables under plenty of running water and discard the outer leaves of leafy greens. A short soak in vinegar water can also help reduce residues. Where possible, prefer certified organic or good-agricultural-practice products.