Hoja santa

Piper auritum

herb · leaf

A large heart-shaped leaf tasting of anise, mint and pepper, which wraps cheeses, fish and tamales and flavors mole verde.

Origin

Mexico and Central America

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

As a wrap or for flavor, not in salads: it contains safrole, banned as an additive.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

It is a pepper plant: a cousin of black pepper.