Leek-Allium porrum and Green Onions-Allium fistulosum,its extracts.

Contents

• Leek Basic Info.
• Green Onions Basic Info.
• Leek Botanical Description.
• Green Onion Botanical Description.
• Leek Usage.
• Green Onion Nutritional values.
• Leek History.
• Green Onion Cooking tips.
• Research Update:Allium ampeloprasum;Allium porrum.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Proved of benefit.
Repellent.
Cooking Uses.
Nutritional Value:100 grams leek contains Calories: 25 g; Carbohydrates: 3.8 g; Fat: 0.6 g: Protein: 2.8 g. Rich in Vitamins A and C and calcium

Properties:

Rather than forming a tight bulb such as the onion, the leek produces a long cylinder of bundled leaf sheaths which are generally blanched by pushing soil around them (trenching). They are often sold as small seedlings in flats which are started early in greenhouses, to be set out as weather permits. Once established in the garden, leeks are hardy; many varieties can be left in the ground during the winter to be harvested as needed.

Safety and Toxicity:

Generally considered as safe spice for alimentary use,no toxic data available.

Reference:

• 1.Leek-Allium porrum and Green Onions-Allium fistulosum,its extracts.

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♣ last edit date:21th,Oct.2010.