Ingredient

And Green Onion

Auto-generated content. This description was generated automatically and is pending editorial review. Inaccuracies are possible. Found a mistake? Contact us.

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Green onions are used to add a fresh, mild onion flavor to a wide …

What it is

Green onion, also known as scallion or spring onion, is a type of onion with a mild flavor. It has a long green stalk and a small white bulb, and is used as a vegetable in cooking. It is grown year-round in many parts of the world.

Why it's used

Green onions are used to add a fresh, mild onion flavor to a wide variety of dishes. They are often used raw as a garnish or cooked in stir-fries, soups, salads, and savory baked goods. Their versatility makes them a popular ingredient in many cuisines.

Health notes

Green onions are a source of vitamins and minerals and are considered safe for consumption. The FDA recognizes green onions as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). While generally healthy, like all foods, excessive consumption is not recommended. There are no widespread controversies regarding their consumption at typical dietary levels.

Allergen info

Green onions are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing And Green Onion

Compare products →
Simply Asia Foods, Inc. Sweet Ginger Garlic Chicken & Vegetable Seasoning Mix Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 375kcal 0Protein 6.2Fat 75Carbs Chung's Foods, Inc. Chung's, White Meat Chicken Egg Rolls, Garlic Ginger, Garlic Ginger Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 173kcal 5.8Protein 3.9Fat 28.9Carbs McCormick & Company, Inc. Toasted Sesame & Garlic Stir-Fried Chicken Recipe & Seasoning Mix, Toasted Sesame & Garlic Stir-Fried Chicken Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 429kcal 14.3Protein 14.3Fat 57.1Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Chicken Teriyaki Smoked Dark Meat Chicken On A Bed Of White Rice With Broccoli Florets And Shredded Carrots Drizzled With Teriyaki Sauce And Sesame Seeds, Chicken Teriyaki Other Deli High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 125kcal 8.6Protein 2.6Fat 16.8Carbs Snapdragon Foods LLC Mild Thai Red Curry With Chicken Boneless White Chicken & Vegetables In A Mild Thai Red Curry With Coconut Cream, Mild With Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 86kcal 13.6Protein 2.1Fat 2.9Carbs Blue Runner Foods Inc. No Salt Creole Cream Style Navy Beans, No Salt Canned & Bottled Beans 108kcal 6.9Protein 1.1Fat 17.7Carbs Creole Mirepoix Creole Cream Style Navy Beans, Creole Mirepoix Blue Runner Foods Inc. Creole Mirepoix Creole Cream Style Navy Beans, Creole Mirepoix Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 85kcal 4.6Protein 0.8Fat 14.6Carbs Original Creole Cream Style Navy Beans, Original Blue Runner Foods Inc. Original Creole Cream Style Navy Beans, Original Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 108kcal 6.9Protein 1.1Fat 17.7Carbs Blue Runner Foods Inc. New Orleans Spicy Creole Cream Style Navy Beans, New Orleans Spicy Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 108kcal 6.9Protein 1.1Fat 17.7Carbs Blue Runner Foods Inc. Creole Navy Bean Soup, Creole Navy Bean Canned Soup High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 69kcal 4.1Protein 0.8Fat 11.4Carbs Laska Coconut Curry Flavored  Noodle Soup, Coconut; Curry Snapdragon Foods LLC Laska Coconut Curry Flavored Noodle Soup, Coconut; Curry Other Soups High in sodium — 43% DV per serving 350kcal 6.7Protein 3.3Fat 75Carbs Green Cuisine LLC Vegan Chopped Salad Deli Salads 132kcal 2.0Protein 10.5Fat 6.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.