What is dried leek?

Leeks are an allium and are therefore closely related to onions, garlic, scallions, shallots, leeks, and chives.

Leeks contain many vitamins and nutrients and often their leaves contain some soil & sand, therefore consumers find fresh leeks a more difficult plant to use in recipes.

Dried leeks are made from the fresh air-dried pieces. The leek plant is thoroughly washed to be clean from dirt, rodent, insect contamination and any foreign matters.

The product goes through color sorter, metal detector & X-Ray, hand sorter, physical and microbiological testing to ensure that you receive the best quality possible.

Our dried leeks have a potent, spicy flavor, and are full of benefits for the body. Dried leeks are also Non-GMO, with no preservatives or additives. Retain up to 90% of their ‘fresh’ nutritional value, and are a delightful addition to any recipe, for your soups, pasta sauces…

Leek color varies from white to green. Normally mixed green & white flakes or only green color pieces.

Common size: 3×3 mm, 6×6 mm, 8×8 mm.

Packing: 10 kg in food grade LDPE bag, then packed inside food grade corrugate cardboard box.

Loading: 1×20’ Fcl can load 3×3 mm 4500 kg and 10000 kg in 1×40’ Fcl.

Benefits of dried leek

Leek is one of the most popular vegetables, and its health benefits are numerous.

1. Leeks are low in calories and high in lots of nutrients

2. Leeks may give your immune system a boost

3. Leeks may help your digestion

4. Leeks may protect against certain types of cancer

5. Leeks help you have healthy skin, teeth, and eyes

Application of dried leeks

A perfect ingredient for sausage, burgers, soups and casseroles.

Industrial usage: used in food industry for the preparation of sauces, vegetable stock-cubes, biscuits snacks, mixtures of spices.

Culinary usage: The perfect ingredient for making soups, sausages and gravy.