What is leek? The five differences between garlic and garlic!

Leek, also known as leek bud, yellow leek, is a kind of yellow leek. It is deeply loved by people because of its slippery, tender and delicious taste and high nutritional value. Many people like to buy some to stir-fry with meat. What is leek yellow? What's the difference between garlic and garlic?

What is leek yellow?

1. Leek is a perennial perennial herb of the order Liliaceae, Liliaceae, Alliaceae, Allium, also known as yellow leek, which is about 20~45cm high. It has many fibrous roots, long leaves are flat, the edges are smooth and glabrous, and its appearance is similar to that of garlic. At present, it has been planted in many areas of our country.

2. Leek, also known as leek bud, grows from the same root as leek, but grows in a lightless environment, and the leaves gradually grow from green to yellow and white, so the price and nutritional value are higher than chives. It is generally available all year round, and with the development of technology, many greenhouses have begun to be planted on a large scale.

3. Leek has high nutritional value and is rich in protein, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium and other nutrients needed by the human body. Often eaten can tonify the kidney, strengthen yang, remove blood stasis, etc., can effectively treat impotence, low back pain, postpartum hemorrhage and other symptoms, very suitable for men to eat. But if the physique is too hot or the resistance is weak, it is best not to eat.

Second, what's the difference between leek and garlic?

Distinction one, different families and genera: leek, also known as yellow leek, is a perennial root herb of Liliaceae, onion subfamily, onion genus, and a vegetable that grows out of leek under the condition of no light; garlic yellow is a semi-perennial herb of Liliaceae, belonging to garlic, and is a yellow garlic leaf grown by garlic bulbs under no light conditions.

Difference 2, the shape is different: leek yellow rhizome is flat, and the base of the rhizome is tender white; garlic yellow rhizome is round, and the whole is relatively thick, waxy yellow, and the leaf tip is occasionally a little purple.

Third, the nutritional value and efficacy are different: leek is rich in protein, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutritional elements needed by the human body, which can effectively enhance human immunity, tonify the kidney, tonify the liver, etc. Garlic yellow contains allicin, which has the effect of sterilization. regular consumption can prevent cardiovascular disease, heart disease, hyperlipidemia and so on.

Fourth, the taste is different: leek has a special smell, and the smell of leek is the same; garlic has a taste of garlic and leek, which tastes a little spicy.

Distinction 5, the price is different: leek market price is generally about 2.5 yuan 7.5 yuan per jin, when expensive can be sold to 10 yuan per jin; garlic market price is generally about 6 yuan per jin, expensive time can be sold to about 13 yuan per jin, cheap can be sold as high as 2 yuan per jin.

Generally speaking, leek is yellow leek, which is a kind of vegetable cultivated under the condition of no light, which has the effect of tonifying kidney and enhancing resistance. Although garlic yellow and garlic are both dark plants, there are some differences in appearance, nutritional value and taste between them, so we should pay attention to them as much as possible.