Leek as vegetables and flavoring dishes
Leek or onion is a plant that is classified into types of vegetable leaf-shaped grass due to the structure of the plant consists of a pseudo-stem roots and leaves. Leek including seasonal crops. The most important part of this plant is the leaves are still green and young pseudo-stem white.
Generally leek is often used as a supplemental food ingredients. Besides the delicious taste, leek has many advantages including high nutrient content that is useful for human kesehatntubuh, even leeks have the adequate way of easy cultivation.
Leek is a plant of Allium species of amaryllis family. many types of cultivated leek. Leek (Alium porrum) has aromas and race are softer than the garlic and onions. besides known as a vegetable, the leek is often used as ornamental plants and pharmaceuticals.
History of leek
Leek including plants that have been cultivated since 3000 BC, by the natives who are in the area that stretches Israel to India. According to historical records onions central Asia and Europe since thousands of years ago. The Romans believed, if often eat leek will make clear and powerful sound like partridges. That is why the Roman emperor Nero allegedly taking leek in the form of soup to make more powerful and melodious voice.
Romans bring and introduce the leek into English. In the UK leek grows rapidly so that eventually turned into a national symbol of Wales. According to the story, King Cad wallader while fighting against the Saxons in 1620, the soldiers pinned leeks in their caps to distinguish themselves from the opponent. Since then Wales considers the leek as a symbol of national pride.
Currently leek is an important vegetable in culinary northern Europe and is widely grown in the area of Europe.
Leek including plants that have been cultivated since 3000 BC, by the natives who are in the area that stretches Israel to India. According to historical records onions central Asia and Europe since thousands of years ago. The Romans believed, if often eat leek will make clear and powerful sound like partridges. That is why the Roman emperor Nero allegedly taking leek in the form of soup to make more powerful and melodious voice.
Romans bring and introduce the leek into English. In the UK leek grows rapidly so that eventually turned into a national symbol of Wales. According to the story, King Cad wallader while fighting against the Saxons in 1620, the soldiers pinned leeks in their caps to distinguish themselves from the opponent. Since then Wales considers the leek as a symbol of national pride.
Currently leek is an important vegetable in culinary northern Europe and is widely grown in the area of Europe.
Type of onion leek
Although the type of leek pretty much, but that is widely cultivated plant species that do not form bulbs but only to form a bloated pseudo stem. Swollen pseudo-stem is white leaf midrib and cupped each other mutually. Type of leek are also known as type of bunching onion. Although often called scallion, but not its leaf consumed but also the pseudo-stem white and swollen.
In addition to the type of leek, which distinguishes the leaves bunching onion is hollow and forms a ribbon. One type of leek is a Dutch onion (Allium porrum ampeloprasum var (L) J.Gay) where the zoom is greater than the leek
in Europe leek more cultivated. While bunching union merely as a substitute.
Although the type of leek pretty much, but that is widely cultivated plant species that do not form bulbs but only to form a bloated pseudo stem. Swollen pseudo-stem is white leaf midrib and cupped each other mutually. Type of leek are also known as type of bunching onion. Although often called scallion, but not its leaf consumed but also the pseudo-stem white and swollen.
In addition to the type of leek, which distinguishes the leaves bunching onion is hollow and forms a ribbon. One type of leek is a Dutch onion (Allium porrum ampeloprasum var (L) J.Gay) where the zoom is greater than the leek
in Europe leek more cultivated. While bunching union merely as a substitute.
Nutrient content and benefits
Leek has a high water content (more than 90%) so it is very low in calories. Low sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol. High in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, iron and magnesium. With so very good for maintaining optimal health and weight maintenance. Onion leek merupakam one Suber and very good and has an important role in the main body functions such as digestion and metabolism.
Leek has the effect of lowering blood pressure, prevent trombositdarah clot, thus reducing the risk of heart disease.
Leek also contains vitamin C is high. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin needed by the body for various functions such as tissue repair the body and boost the immune system. It is necessary for the production of collagen, a protein that forms skin, veins vessels, blood magnesium and ligaments.
Vitamin C is also a good antioxidant, prevents damage caused by free radicals. leek regularly consume dap shortage at helping meet the needs of vitamin C and avoid health hazards caused by vitamin C content of minerals such as potassium, zinc, magnesium and iron phosphorus is essential to the smooth functioning of the body. calcium content is high enough, can strengthen bones and teeth.
In addition to the nutritional benefits mentioned, the leek has antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties which help the body fight infection. Also known to have a laxative and diuretic Sebai benefits. But oxalic content can inhibit the absorption of calcium and make an issue in people with kidney disorders.
Leek has a high water content (more than 90%) so it is very low in calories. Low sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol. High in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, iron and magnesium. With so very good for maintaining optimal health and weight maintenance. Onion leek merupakam one Suber and very good and has an important role in the main body functions such as digestion and metabolism.
Leek has the effect of lowering blood pressure, prevent trombositdarah clot, thus reducing the risk of heart disease.
Leek also contains vitamin C is high. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin needed by the body for various functions such as tissue repair the body and boost the immune system. It is necessary for the production of collagen, a protein that forms skin, veins vessels, blood magnesium and ligaments.
Vitamin C is also a good antioxidant, prevents damage caused by free radicals. leek regularly consume dap shortage at helping meet the needs of vitamin C and avoid health hazards caused by vitamin C content of minerals such as potassium, zinc, magnesium and iron phosphorus is essential to the smooth functioning of the body. calcium content is high enough, can strengthen bones and teeth.
In addition to the nutritional benefits mentioned, the leek has antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties which help the body fight infection. Also known to have a laxative and diuretic Sebai benefits. But oxalic content can inhibit the absorption of calcium and make an issue in people with kidney disorders.
Table Nutrient leek
per 100
grams
Nutrien
Content
|
The
Amount
|
water
|
90.8 grams
|
protein
|
1.6 grams
|
carbohydrate
|
2.9 grams
|
vitamin C
|
17 milli grams
|
Vitamin A
|
735 mikrogram
|
Folat
|
56 micrograms
|
iron
|
1.1 milligrams
|
energy
|
22 or 93 KJ
|
dietary fiber
|
2.2 grams
|
niacin
|
0.4 milligrams
|
