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- Chives - different varieties for every taste
- Varieties differ in the thickness of the stalks
- More delicious leeks
- Tips & Tricks
Chives - different varieties for every taste
The popular herb chive is botanically seen to the leek family, in Latin Allium. This family of plants comprises more than 300 different species and is widespread throughout the globe.
Varieties differ in the thickness of the stalks
Within the leek family there are a number of varieties of chives that differ, especially in the thickness of their stalks. Other differences also appear in the taste, which can be mild but also sharper. By the way, chives are only cultivated when the plant has been given the botanical name "Allium schoenoprasum" - pay attention to this when buying, because the different species of leeks are often confusingly similar. Incidentally, there are not only rosaviolet flowering chives, but also bright pink or even white flowering.
More delicious leeks
But the big Allium family still has a host of wonderful flavors to offer. Do you like the aroma of garlic? Allium sativum, as it is called in the botanical jargon, has a distinctive taste that is indispensable in both Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. However, his enjoyment is not completely without consequences, which is why many waived it. But you can enjoy the typical garlic taste, without having to fear the following severe smell:
Tips & Tricks
You certainly know onions, garlic and leeks - but have you ever tasted Japanese chives (Allium ledebourianum)? This variety is sometimes referred to as Altai chives and looks a lot like our chives. This very fine-roasted strain is originally used for sushi and other Japanese delicacies.
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