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| Product Name: | CHIVES | | Synonyms: | CHIVES | | CAS: | | | MF: | | | MW: | 0 | | EINECS: | | | Product Categories: | | | Mol File: | Mol File | ![CHIVES Structure]() |
| | CHIVES Chemical Properties |
| | CHIVES Usage And Synthesis |
| Chemical Properties | This mild-flavored member of the onion family is often considered more of an herb than a vegetable. The plant grows
in compact tufts or clusters formed by the intertangling of the fibrous root. The leaves are numerous, erect, slender, hollow, pointed
and deep green. The tender young leaves are cut and used to season foods. The fine-textured foliage is chopped and used in soups,
stews, salads and other recipes. The bulb is small and not usually consumed. Chives are also used as a small ornamental. The plants
bear purple flowers early in the year. | | Uses | Chives is a spice from the allium schoenoprasum plant whose slender
rush-like green leaves are chopped and used to provide a subtle
onion flavor and to enhance food appearance. it is also used as a
garnish and topping. | | Essential oil composition | Chives contain alliin, allicin, S-allyl-cysteine, S-methyl-cysteine. |
| | CHIVES Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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