Shallot belongs to the genus Allium, lily family, the upper part of the green onion leaves, the lower part of the white onion white. Native to Siberia, China has a long history of cultivation, green onion flavor spicy, fragrant, mostly used as a condiment.
Each 100 grams of green onion contains about 27kcal, of which 4.9 grams of carbohydrates, 1.6 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of fat, 1.4 grams of dietary fiber, 70 micrograms of vitamin A, niacin 0.4 milligrams of calcium 72 milligrams. Often consumed, it is very helpful to human health.
Western medicine believes that small onions contain allicin, which can stimulate the nerves, promote the secretion of digestive juices, and have a strong bactericidal effect. However, due to the limited amount of consumption, so the role of consumption is not clear. Because of the pungency of small onions, so generally can not be excessive consumption, so as not to stimulate the stomach, causing discomfort.
Daily advice is to reasonably combine with other kinds of food, balanced nutrition.