Spring onion
What is Spring onion?
Spring onions, also known as scallions, are a type of young onion where the bulb has not yet fully formed. They are harvested while the leaves are still green and the white base is relatively small. Spring onions are grown in many parts of the world and are a common ingredient in various cuisines.
Is Spring onion vegan?
Spring onion is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Spring onion gluten-free?
Gluten is not present in spring onions.
Is Spring onion a major allergen?
Spring onions are not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Spring onion used for?
Spring onions are primarily used for their fresh, mild onion flavour and crisp texture, adding a pungent aroma and taste to dishes.
Is Spring onion safe?
Spring onions are a whole food and not a food additive.
Why it's used
Spring onions are primarily used for their fresh, mild onion flavour and crisp texture, adding a pungent aroma and taste to dishes. They are commonly used raw in salads, as a garnish for soups, stir-fries, and noodle dishes, or lightly cooked to retain their bite. Manufacturers use them to provide a fresh, vegetal flavour profile in savoury products.
Health notes
Spring onions are a whole food and not a food additive. They are a source of vitamins and minerals. As part of a balanced diet, consumption of vegetables like spring onions is encouraged by the NHS as part of a healthy eating pattern.
Allergen info
Spring onions are not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Gluten is not present in spring onions.
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