Chives
Allium Schoenoprasum Herbs & Spices
Field-fresh chives are sorted, washed, trimmed, and air-dried. Then, various cleaning, sorting, and food safety steps are conducted, prior to cutting or milling into the desired cut size. Silva’s production facility is an FSSC22000 certified operation. The fresh raw material is grown mainly throughout China, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Cut Size
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Treatment and Ingredient Options
All-natural heat treatment can be added through infrared treatment and steam sterilization for microbiological reduction or to introduce a validated kill step. This ingredient category is available as all-natural, as well as non-GMO verification. You can also contact us about organic options for this ingredient. Many opportunities are available to create a custom specification to meet your needs.
Chives Applications
Silva’s dried chives are used in a wide variety of applications including seasoning blends, salad dressings and salad products, sauces, soups and stews, pasta products, cheese and dairy products, bakery products, and ready meals.
Additional Product Details
Application Status
Ready to Cook
(Ready to Eat Options available)
Sterilization Available
Steam Sterilization, Infrared Treatment, or Irradiation (Off-Site)
Raw Material Origins
China, Germany, Netherlands
Rehydration Guidance
1:8
Finished Manufacturing Site
USA
Packaging
Standard pack is poly bag within a corrugated box.
(Additional packaging options are also available.)
Shelf Life/Storage
For optimal freshness, use within 18 months of manufacturing date. Ideally stored in original sealed packaging and not in direct heat, light, or humidity.
Versions Available
All-Natural, Organic Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, Roasted, Certified Kosher
All Silva International ingredients are produced in accordance to Good Manufacturing Practice under 21 CFR 117 and are FSMA compliant. Pesticide residue limits are in accordance with U.S. EPA limitations.
