Organic
Garlic Chives
"Adding distinct flavor and fragrance to culinary creations"
Garlic chives, with a delicate onion flavor and aromatic properties, are a versatile and attractive herb widely used in cooking and as a garnish
Also known as
Chinese chives, Chinese leek, nira, ku chai, kuchai
Botanical name
Allium tuberosum
Product Details
PLU Code
94888
5-digit code
Category
Herbs
Chives › All Sizes
Origin
Native to East Asia and Southeast Asia
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Garlic Chives
The edible stems of the Allium Tuberosum plant, garlic chives have hollow leaves and flowers in late summer, can be used fresh or frozen and can be very easily cross contaminated
Nutrition Information
Garlic chives, also known as Allium Tuberosum, is a nutrient-rich herb. Here are some key nutrition facts for garlic chives per 100 grams of raw leaves.
Energy is 135 kilojoules,
protein is 3.0 grams,
fat is 0.5 grams,
carbohydrate is 4.5 grams,
dietary fibre is 2.5 grams.
Garlic chives are also a good source of minerals such as
potassium at 489 milligrams,
calcium at 92 milligrams,
magnesium at 35 milligrams,
iron at 2 milligrams, and
phosphorus at 71 milligrams.
Additionally, garlic chives are rich in vitamins
such as vitamin K at 184 micrograms,
folate at 105 micrograms,
vitamin C at 33 milligrams,
vitamin A at 6715 IU.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for chives and mint (peppermint, spearmint). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
95-100%
Packaging
Breathable or perforated packaging, such as mesh or paper bags
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Chives and mint need near-freezing, very humid storage; top icing is sometimes used for mint. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 485-486.
Applies to: chives and mint (peppermint, spearmint).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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