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Chives

Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Chives is a flavoring — Flavoring from member of amaryllis family related to onion

Also: Allium schoenoprasum

What it does

Flavoring from member of amaryllis family related to onion

Benefits

Some research has found it may have anticancer potential.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: Also ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Some research has found it may have anticancer potential