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Tuzhen Shallots

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Last updated 2026-11-09 — Shallots, also known as xie or qiao tou, are a perennial herbaceous vegetable belonging to the Allium genus of the Liliaceae family, which includes onions and garlic. They have been cultivated in China since the Shang Dynasty. The Tujianao and Gongyou areas around Liangzi Lake in Ezhou enjoy a mild climate and abundant rainfall, with sticky yet well-drained soil that is ideal for growing high-quality shallots. These shallots are large and round, with thin skins, white color, and a crisp, tender texture...

Tuzhen Shallots

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  Shallots, also known as xie or qiao tou, are a perennial herbaceous vegetable belonging to the Allium genus of the Liliaceae family, which includes onions and garlic. They have been cultivated in China since the Shang Dynasty. The Tujianao and Gongyou areas around Liangzi Lake in Ezhou enjoy a mild climate and abundant rainfall, with sticky yet well-drained soil that is ideal for growing high-quality shallots. These shallots are large and round, with thin skins, white color, and a crisp, tender texture without any fibrous core. The salted and sweet-and-sour processed shallots produced here feature crystal-clear grains, limpid brine, rich aroma, balanced sweetness and acidity, milky white color, and a crisp, tender texture—renowned both at home and abroad. Rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and mineral salts, shallots help strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite, delay aging, and may help prevent cancer. They are not only suitable as a side dish but also make a great gift.

  Tuzhen Shallots

  Ezhou Tuzhen Shallots Association

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