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Samphire

Salicornia europaea

Samphire is a root vegetable, known for its fresh and earthy flavor profile, and rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A.

Regional names

Samphire

Origin

Samphire is cataloged inside the root vegetables lane of vegetables.

Native region

Cultivated globally across seasonal farming systems

Season

Highly seasonal by crop, with some year-round supply

Food Combinations & Timing

✅

Safe Combination Profile

It is safe to eat this food item with other food items.

Nutritional profile

Calories

41 kcal / 100 g

Protein

1.0 g

Carbs

9.3 g

Fat

0.2 g

Fiber

2.9 g

Water content

High (85% to 95%)

Glycemic index

Low to moderate

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin A

Minerals

  • Potassium
  • Folate
  • Calcium

Health benefits

Evidence-aligned highlights

  • Samphire is grouped with root vegetables ingredients that commonly contribute flavor, cooking flexibility, and category-specific nutrient value.
  • Samphire can be compared against other vegetables items using the same EatPedia detail layout.
  • Samphire is ready for future USDA and editorial enrichment while already carrying a structured safety and preparation profile.

Flavor notes

Fresh, Earthy, Root vegetables

Texture

Ranges from crisp and watery to dense and starchy depending on the vegetable type.

Aroma

Root vegetables aroma varies by variety, freshness, and preparation.

Pairings

Garlic, Olive oil, Lemon, Beans, Herbs

Safety & toxicity

Edible parts

Standard edible culinary portions of samphire

Toxic or risky parts

Discard damaged, spoiled, or non-food-grade forms of samphire

Raw vs cooked

Use root vegetables items according to the ingredient's normal culinary form, whether raw, cooked, dried, soaked, or preserved.

Allergies & intolerances

People with known sensitivities to vegetables items should confirm tolerance before larger servings.

Drug interactions

Leafy or mineral-dense vegetables can matter for medication consistency depending on the specific item and clinical advice.

Safe daily limit

Typical meal-sized servings of vegetables items are appropriate for most adults when tolerated.

⚠️ Notice: This safety profile is a general guideline. Dietary tolerances differ; consult a healthcare professional for allergies or drug interactions. See our full disclaimer.

Who should avoid & how to handle it

Who should avoid or moderate

  • People with allergies, sensitivities, or medically restricted diets related to root vegetables items should review tolerance carefully.

Preparation & storage

  • Clean: Wash, sort, or inspect samphire according to its usual market form before use.
  • Cut: Cut, peel, grind, or portion samphire according to the intended recipe and texture target.
  • Cook: Saute, roast, steam, braise, or serve root vegetables vegetables raw depending on structure and flavor.
  • Store: Keep chilled and dry unless the specific item stores better in a cool pantry.
  • Preserve: Freeze, dry, ferment, or pantry-store samphire according to the form you buy and how quickly you plan to use it.

Cuisine & cultural use

Common cuisines

  • Global home cooking
  • Soups
  • Roasts
  • Salads

Samphire appears in Global home cooking, Soups, Roasts, Salads, often because its flavor structure and prep speed fit both everyday cooking and ceremonial dishes.

Dynamic Substitutions

No alternatives recorded for this specific item. It is chemically or botanically unique in the database.

🌱 Cultivation & Production

Samphire Home Growing Guide

Learn how to grow and cultivate samphire at home, whether you live in an urban apartment or have access to outdoor garden land.

Apartment Friendly

✓ Highly Recommended

Yes

Urban Space Advice

Can be grown successfully in deep grow bags (at least 12 inches deep) on balconies.

Difficulty

Medium

Propagation

Seeds

Soil Type

Loose, stone-free sandy soil to prevent root malformation

Watering

Consistent (moist soil promotes uniform roots and sweet flavor)

Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade (5-6 hours daily)

Best Season

Early Spring or early Autumn

Step-by-Step Growing Guide

  1. 1

    Choose a grow bag or container at least 12 inches deep with excellent drainage.

  2. 2

    Sow seeds directly (or plant sprouted potato chunks 4 inches deep).

  3. 3

    Keep the soil evenly moist and thin seedlings early to give them space to swell.

  4. 4

    Harvest when the root crowns emerge from the soil or the leaves begin to yellow.

Quick recipes

Fast recipes using Samphire

Recipe links for Samphire have not been seeded yet, but the full nutrition, safety, preparation, cuisine, and pairing details for this ingredient are already available above.