What's There To Know About Green Onions, Spring Onions, And Scallions

Hey there Steemians!

Green onions are what I usually see being used as garnishing whenever a dish is served. I came to ponder how important are spring onions and what benefits they provide to our body.

I have always wondered about the differences of scallions, green onions and spring onions... or are they one and the same.

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Green Onions vs Scallions vs Spring Onions

Green onions and scallions are the same. They have milder taste than most onions. Spring onions, on the other hand, have stronger flavor. Although they are all the same in terms of texture and taste, their intensity of flavors differs.

While green onions and scallions are described as very long, with a white stem end that does not bulge out, spring onions look similar, only that they have small onion bulbs at the base. Green onions and scallions are in fact very young onions which were harvested before they had a chance to swell.

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As confusing as it may seem, according to thekitchn.com, green onions are called spring onions in other countries like the United Kingdom and Canada.

In the Cebuano dialect, we call them 'sibuyas dahunan'.

Health Corner

Spring onions and scallions are extremely good for the body.

Here's a list of the health benefits that spring onions provide to our body, from food.ndtv.com:

• Reduces The Risk Of Cancer
• Lowers Blood Sugar Level
• Aids Digestion
• Maintains Good Vision
• Prevents Cold And Flu

According to stethnews.com, here are some nutritional facts about scallions:

• Scallions contain very low calories.
• Scallions are rich in antioxidants.
• Scallions have high levels of dietary fiber.
• Scallions have small amounts of thiosulfinates.
• The allicin in scallions provide more benefits.
• Scallions have compounds that prevent certain cancers.
• Scallions have a lot of vitamins that give you better health.

For a more detailed explanation about their nutritional benefits, please visit the following: info source 1, info source 2

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