Chives
Chives
🌱 Fresh Organic Chives
Delicate Onion-Garlic Notes. Big on Flavor. Tiny on Calories.
At Sanesa Yourganic, we bring you fresh, organic Chives - the slender, elegant herb that quietly transforms any dish with its mild onion-garlic flavor. Grown in the clean, green stretches of certified organic farms, our chives are packed with chlorophyll, vitamin-rich oils, and subtle sharpness that enhances everything from soups and salads to dips and baked potatoes.
Whether you’re an expat craving your comfort herb or a health-forward Indian home cook looking to elevate your meals, these chives offer flavor, finesse, and functional nutrition - without overwhelming your dish or your gut.
🥬 Culinary & Cultural Heritage
Chives belong to the allium family - cousins to garlic, onions, and leeks - and have been a part of European, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries. Native to the temperate zones of Europe and Asia, this herb was historically planted along home gardens not only for its culinary value but also to ward off pests and promote digestion.
Unlike stronger alliums, chives are prized for their elegance and digestibility. French cuisine relies on them for garnish, while East Asian dishes celebrate their role in dumplings and stir-fries.
🍳 Flavor, Use & Pairing
These thin, hollow green stalks have a gentle onion flavor with mild garlicky undertones - perfect for finishing dishes without overpowering them. They’re best used fresh and raw, chopped finely and sprinkled atop eggs, soups, mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, or even parathas and sandwiches.
Pro tip: Add chives after cooking to retain their bright green color and delicate flavor.
📊 Herb Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Variety | Organic Chives |
| Taste | Mild, onion-like with subtle sharpness |
| Texture | Crisp yet tender |
| Usage | Raw garnish, flavor enhancer |
| Aroma | Mild onion fragrance |
| Origin | Sourced from organic farms in India |
| Season | Available Fresh Year-Round |
💚 Health Highlights
| Nutrient | Approx. Value (per 100g) |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 212 mcg (177% RDA) |
| Vitamin C | 58.1 mg (64% RDA) |
| Folate | 105 mcg (26% RDA) |
| Antioxidants | Rich in flavonoids and allicin |
| Digestive Support | Helps prevent bloating & flatulence |
| Anti-inflammatory | Natural bioactive sulfur compounds |
🌿 Sustainability & Service Promise
💚 Sustainability & Community – Grown with eco-conscious practices, using natural compost and regenerative farming techniques.
🔍 Transparency & Trust – Every bunch is harvested fresh, sorted by hand, and delivered within 24–48 hours of harvest.
🤝 Personalized Support – Reach out for storage tips, recipe ideas, or pairing suggestions—anytime.
💛 Authenticity & Quality – No chemical residues. No artificial inputs. Only honest, flavorful chives fresh from the farm.
🌍 What Are Chives Called Elsewhere?
Known globally, Chives are translated and recognized as:
- Hara Pyaaz ke Patte (Hindi)
- Sambaram Tulasi (Malayalam)
- Dhaniya Pata Jaisa Saag (Assamese)
- Schnittlauch (German)
- Ciboulette (French)
- Cebolinho (Portuguese)
- Erba Cipollina (Italian)
- Ciboulette chinoise (French-Canadian)
- 韭菜 (Jiǔcài) in Mandarin Chinese
- ニラ (Nira) in Japanese
- 부추 (Buchu) in Korean
- Sibulilehed (Estonian)
- Cebollino (Spanish)
- Tarhonya (Hungarian)
- پيازچه (Persian)
🍀 Fun Fact
Did you know that chives have been used since the Middle Ages not only to flavor food but also as natural insect repellents? In folklore, they were believed to ward off evil spirits—and garlic breath!
