The product is a bunch of fresh spring onions, an allium vegetable characterized by its long, straight, vibrant green hollow leaves (or tops) and a small, underdeveloped bulb at the root end. The bulb area shown is often a reddish-purple and white color. They are used extensively for flavor and garnish in various cuisines.
Key Features:
- Product Type: Vegetable / Herb (Spring Onion / Scallion / Green Onion, Allium fistulosum).
- Edible Parts: Both the long, green stalks and the small, white/reddish-purple bulb are edible.
- Appearance: Long, tubular, dark green stalks and a distinct, elongated purple and white bulb base with visible fine root hairs.
- Flavor: Possesses a milder, fresher, and less pungent flavor than mature onions, making them suitable for raw consumption.
- Common Uses: Typically sliced and used as a garnish for soups, noodles, and stir-fries, or cooked lightly in savory dishes. They are essential in Asian and Mexican cuisine.
- Nutritional Benefit: A source of vitamins, including Vitamin K and Vitamin C