Tag: Allium

Category: Food Type

Bulbs that Pack a Punch

Alliums are a family of bulb-forming vegetables known for their distinct, pungent aroma, sharp raw flavor, and sulfur-rich chemical compounds. Alliums contain an enzyme called alliinase. When the plant's cells are crushed or chopped, this enzyme reacts to form sulfur compounds - such as allicin in garlic — that create their signature sharp smell and can make your eyes water. While sharp and spicy when raw, cooking breaks down these sulfur compounds and releases natural sugars, turning alliums sweet, mellow, and savory. - AsNotedIn

Culinary Members

• Garlic
• Onions (yellow, white, red, sweet)
• Shallots
• Leeks
• Scallions (green onions)
• Chives

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Foods

Name	AsNotedIn
Name	AsNotedIn
Elephant Garlic	1001 F
Garlic
Gilroy Garlic	1001 F
Maui Onion	1001 F
Onion
Vidalia Onion
Wild Garlic Leaf	1001 F