What is leek? What's the difference with leeks?

Leek yellow, also known as "leek bud", "leek yellow bud" and "leek yellow", commonly known as "leek white", is the product of softening and yellowing of leek. Leek is dark and grows completely in the dark. Because there is no sunlight supply, it can't carry out photosynthesis. Chlorophyll will turn yellow after synthesis, which is called "leek yellow".

1, different colors:

The color of leek is obviously different from that of leek yellow, and leek is green. Leek is yellow and white.

2. Different habitats:

Leek is rich in chlorophyll and its leaves are greener. Leek grows in the dark and does not produce chlorophyll, so it is yellow.

3, the practice is different:

Leek is a spicy vegetable, which can be used for soup, cooking and seasoning. However, leeks are soft, and it is good to fry them with eggs at the same time.

4. Different nutrition:

Leek is rich in dietary fiber, which can nourish liver and kidney and strengthen yang. Leek is rich in minerals such as protein, sugar, calcium, iron and phosphorus, provitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin C and nicotinic acid, as well as glycosides and bitter substances. Has the effects of dispelling cold, removing blood stasis, strengthening physical strength and stimulating appetite. Leek can also continue bones and muscles and cure injuries.

5. Different taboos:

Leek is a positive food. Eating too much is easy to get angry, and you can't eat it often, especially if you are hot. On the other hand, leeks are not taboo.

6. Different prices:

The market price of leek is cheaper than that of leek, which is because of the particularity of leek growing environment.

7. Taste

The dietary fiber content of leek is higher than that of leek yellow, so the taste of leek will be hard, while the taste of leek yellow will be much softer.

8. Taste

In terms of taste, leek is spicy and leek yellow is fresh and sweet.

References:

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References:

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