Dried Chives Cut Herb 25 g (0.9 oz) – 1.95 Kg (68.8 oz) Allium schoenoprasum
Product Information: Name: Chives Scientific name: Allium schoenoprasumFamily: AmaryllidaceaeExpiration Date: Provided on the bag Our Herbs and Spices are 100% free of any artificial colours or preservatives. Description: Chives is the common name for Allium schoenoprasum, an edible species of the genus Allium. It is perennial plant, widespread in nature throughout Europe, Asia and North America. It is a type of small onion that is grown for its leaves and not for its bulb. The English name, chives, comes from the French word cive, from cepa, the Latin word for onion. Chives, commonly called wild leeks, are commonly used as a herb and can be found in fruit and vegetable stores or grown in the home garden. In culinary use, the stems and the closed, immature flower buds are cut into cubes and used as an ingredient for fish, potatoes, soups, salads, eggs, sauces and other dishes. Chives have a high nutritional value, as they are rich in vitamins and iron and low in calories. They have a lighter taste and aroma than that of the onion. Chives have a number of beneficial properties. They can help against anemia and help lower blood pressure and can also help with digestion. They have beneficial effects for brain functions such as learning and memory. Thy can help against insomnia and depression. And Finally they can provide relief from the common cold. SHIPPING Your payment will reach us immediately. Once we receive your payment we will dispatch your order within 1-2 days to your registered eBay address. If you need your item sent to an alternative address, you must add the address to your eBay account prior to purchasing. Once your order has been dispatched we will send you an ‘Item Dispatched’ email to let you know that your order is on its way.