Showing Food Pineappple sage

General Information

Name

Pineappple sage

Scientific Name

Salvia elegans

Description

Pineapple sage, Salvia elegans, is a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family. Native to Mexico and Central America, it is widely cultivated and consumed in the United States and Europe. The leaves and flowers of pineapple sage are edible and have a tropical scent, similar to pineapple, with a sweet and slightly bitter taste. The leaves are typically green with a hint of red or purple, while the flowers are red or purple. Pineapple sage is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties (PMID: 34568977, PMID: 30513773). The most notable chemical compound in pineapple sage is rosmarinic acid. In addition to its culinary uses, pineapple sage is also used in herbal medicine to aid digestion and relieve stress. Pineapple sage can be used fresh or dried, and is often steeped in hot water to make tea, or chopped and added to baked goods, salads, salsas, vinaigrettes, and marinades. A peculiar mode of preparation is infusing the leaves in vinegar, honey, or ice cubes to add a unique flavor.

Primary ID

FOOD00266

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