Spring Onions: The Sweet and Mellow Cousin of Onions
Distinguishing Green Onions, Scallions, and Spring Onions
While green onions, scallions, and spring onions may appear similar, they possess subtle yet distinct differences in taste and appearance.
Green Onions and Scallions
Both green onions and scallions feature narrow, bright green leaves. However, green onions have a more pronounced bulb near their root system, indicating their maturity compared to scallions.
Spring Onions
Spring onions are older and larger than green onions and scallions. Their bulbs are more developed, giving them a slightly sweeter and milder flavor. Additionally, spring onions can feature red or white bulbs, unlike the green or white bulbs of green onions and scallions.
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