Dehydrated chives

 

Variety	Dehydrated Chives
Color	Green
Processing	AD
Moisture	7% Max
Shape	Chip
Packing	Pack into cartons with PE bags
Payment Terms	T/T or L/C
Port of Loading	Fangcheng/Shenzhen
Origin	Guangxi, China

What are chives
Chive is a perennial plant of theLiliaceae family, Allium species. The formal name of Chives is Allium schoenoprasum L., although there are other related species also, that come under the definition of chives.

Chives are the smallest species of the edible onions that finds wide usage across the globe. Chives can be cultivated and harvested many times throughout the year as they are tolerant of cold and hot temperatures, grow rapidly and have ability to adapt to different environment. They are also easy to propagate, either from seeds or from division of clumps all year round. The long, cylindrical leaves of chives are used extensively for culinary purposes across the world.

Their flowers at times are used for decorative purposes or for dressing salads. Traditionally, herbs of theAllium species have been considered a healthy food for their special spicy flavour. Unlike the pungent flavour of garlic and onions, the flavour of chives is milder and more delicate, and more easily acceptable to the palate.

Chives are rich in vitamins and mineral nutrients3 as well as flavonoid compounds, which act as antioxidants and protect us against oxidative toxins. Chives have the highest content of vitamin C and beta-carotene in comparison to other members of Alliumspecies. Chives have green leaves that are soft in texture and are easily kept fresh and transported using drying and freezing techniques, this makes it an attractive crop for cultivation.