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Chives

What are Chives?

Chives are a herb from the onion family. They are commonly used as a spice in food products.



History

Chives have been cultivated in Europe since the Middle Ages, although signs of its usage date back to 5000 years ago[1].

The Romans believed chives could relieve the pain from sunburn or a sore throat. They believed that eating chives would increase blood pressure and acted as a diuretic. [1]

Romanian Gypsies have used chives in fortune telling. [1]

It was believed that bunches of dried chives hung around a house would ward off disease and evil. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Chives


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Chives".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Chives - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Chive
Chive Oil
Dehydrated Chives
Dried Chives

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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