Kim Seong-Hoon, Yoon Jung Beom, Han Jiwon, Seo Yum Am, Kang Byeong-Hee, Lee Jaesu, Ochar Kingsley
National Agrobiodiversity Center, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, RDA, Jeonju 5487, Republic of Korea.
National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, RDA, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea.
Foods. 2023 Dec 16;12(24):4503. doi: 10.3390/foods12244503.
In recent years, there has been a shift towards a greater demand for more nutritious and healthier foods, emphasizing the role of diets in human well-being. Edible , including common onions, garlic, chives and green onions, are staples in diverse cuisines worldwide and are valued specifically for their culinary versatility, distinct flavors and nutritional and medicinal properties. Green onions are widely cultivated and traded as a spicy vegetable. The mild, onion-like flavor makes the crop a pleasant addition to various dishes, serving as a staple ingredient in many world cuisines, particularly in Eastern Asian countries such as China, Japan and the Republic of Korea. The green pseudostems, leaves and non-developed bulbs of green onions are utilized in salads, stir-fries, garnishes and a myriad of culinary preparations. Additionally, green onions have a rich historical background in traditional medicine and diets, capturing the attention of chefs and the general public. The status of the crop as an important food, its culinary diversity and its nutraceutical and therapeutic value make it a subject of great interest in research. Therefore, the present review has examined the distribution, culinary, nutritional and therapeutic significance of green onions, highlighting the health benefits derived from the consumption of diets with this aromatic vegetable crop as a constituent.
近年来，人们对更营养、更健康食品的需求日益增加，凸显了饮食对人类健康的作用。葱属植物，包括普通洋葱、大蒜、韭菜和青葱，是全球各种菜肴中的主食，因其烹饪用途广泛、风味独特以及营养和药用价值而备受重视。青葱作为一种辛辣蔬菜被广泛种植和交易。其温和的、类似洋葱的味道使这种作物成为各种菜肴中令人愉悦的添加物，是许多世界美食，特别是在中国、日本和韩国等东亚国家的主食成分。青葱的绿色假茎、叶子和未发育的鳞茎用于沙拉、炒菜、装饰以及无数的烹饪准备中。此外，青葱在传统医学和饮食方面有着丰富的历史背景，吸引了厨师和普通大众的关注。这种作物作为重要食物的地位、其烹饪多样性以及其营养保健和治疗价值使其成为研究的热门课题。因此，本综述研究了青葱的分布、烹饪、营养和治疗意义，强调了将这种芳香蔬菜作物作为组成部分的饮食消费所带来的健康益处。
