Chervil contains high levels of various minerals including potassium, zinc, manganese, calcium, magnesium and iron. The herb is also a great source of various antioxidant vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E as well as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin and pyridoxine.
While it looks a lot like parsley, the taste is quite different with a flavor reminiscent of licorice or anise but quite a lot milder. The herb also loses its flavor when cooked and is typically added to a dish at the very end of the meal?s preparation.