{"id":10135,"date":"2026-09-21T18:05:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/lauch-allium-porrum\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T18:05:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:44","slug":"lauch-allium-porrum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/lauch-allium-porrum\/","title":{"rendered":"Leek (Allium porrum)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Leek (Allium porrum)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Allium porrum<small>today mostly Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Stem and light leaves<small>the dark green for broth<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Mildly oniony, slightly sweet<small>cooked, almost buttery<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Eastern Mediterranean<small>cultivated from wild garlic<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Prebiotic fructans<small>plus vitamin K and folate<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Almost all year round<small>Summer leeks until autumn, winter leeks until spring.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Leeks, also known as porree, are the milder relatives of onions and garlic. They provide vitamin K, folate, and prebiotic fructans, which nourish the gut flora. As a winter vegetable, they are available fresh in the field for months. Those with sensitive digestive systems often tolerate the light green part better than the white stalk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The vegetables of the pharaohs and Welsh<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lauch-allium-porrum.jpg\" alt=\"Frische Lauchstangen und Lauchringe auf Holz\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">Emperor Nero is said to have eaten so much leek that he was called &quot;Porrophagus&quot; - the leek eater.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Leeks were cultivated in ancient Egypt; workers on the pyramids are said to have received them as a staple food, along with onions and garlic. Greeks and Romans valued them as a soup vegetable and for their ability to clear the voice. They came to Central Europe and monastery gardens via the Romans.<\/p>\n<p>In Wales, leeks remain a national symbol to this day. In Germany, they are an essential ingredient in soups and are one of the few vegetables that are available fresh from the field almost year-round: summer and autumn leeks with long, light-colored stalks, and winter leeks with shorter stalks and blue-green, frost-resistant leaves.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What leeks do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">100g of raw leeks contain only about 30 to 60 kcal and provide about 2g of protein. <strong>Dietary fiber<\/strong>, approximately 45 \u00b5g <strong>Vitamin K<\/strong> - roughly half of the daily requirement -, about 60 \u00b5g <strong>Folate<\/strong> as well as vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. The green leaves are significantly richer in vitamin K, carotenoids, and folate than the white stem.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the carbohydrates are stored as <strong>Fructans<\/strong> before, namely inulin and oligofructose. These <strong>Prebiotics<\/strong> Undigested, they reach the large intestine and serve as food for beneficial bacteria such as bifidobacteria. This is well-studied for isolated inulin; for leeks as a vegetable, there are primarily laboratory analyses and nutritional studies with a mixed diet.<\/p>\n<p>Like all members of the allium family, leeks contain sulfur compounds and flavonoids such as kaempferol. Observational studies link high consumption of allium vegetables with a slightly lower risk of stomach and intestinal cancer \u2013 whether leeks themselves are responsible for this cannot be concluded from these studies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 45 \u00b5g<\/b><span>Vitamin K per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 60 \u00b5g<\/b><span>Folate per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 2 g<\/b><span>Dietary fiber per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>down to -15 \u00b0C<\/b><span>Winter leeks tolerate being grown in the field<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in leeks<\/h2>\n<p>Leeks contain water, fructans (inulin, oligofructose), other dietary fiber, vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, provitamin A and lutein in the green leaves, potassium, manganese, iron, and flavonoids such as kaempferol and sulfur-containing cysteine sulfoxides, which become the typical flavorings when cut.<\/p>\n<p>The sulfur compounds are milder than in onions and garlic - that&#039;s why your eyes hardly water when cutting leeks.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes leeks stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Leeks are a friendly companion - they just need a little fat and a little acid.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>butter or olive oil<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Vitamin K and carotenoids require fat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">tuber<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>potatoes<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Classic leek and potato soup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">protein<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>cheese or egg<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Leek quiche, scrambled eggs with leeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">acid<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Lemon or white wine<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It highlights the sweetness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Soup vegetables<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Carrot &amp; Celery<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The basis of every broth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">spice<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Nutmeg &amp; Thyme<\/i><\/div>\n<p>A classic with steamed leeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">sand<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>unwashed<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Soil sits between the leaf layers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Green<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Throw away all greenery<\/i><\/div>\n<p>That&#039;s where most of the vitamins are located.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Irritable bowel syndrome<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>the white shaft in quantities<\/i><\/div>\n<p>High in fructans (FODMAP).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">heat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>overcooking<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It becomes mushy, and vitamin C is lost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Blood thinners<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>suddenly much more<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Maintain a consistent level of vitamin K.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>besides apples<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It absorbs odors, apples too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where he belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Leek and potato soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">Creamy, even without cream.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Leek quiche<\/span><span class=\"w\">With cheese and egg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Steamed leeks<\/span><span class=\"w\">In butter with nutmeg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Leek vinaigrette<\/span><span class=\"w\">A French classic, served lukewarm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">vegetable broth<\/span><span class=\"w\">Cook the dark green part along with the rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Cheese and leek soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">Hearty food for winter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Leek vegetables with fish<\/span><span class=\"w\">With mustard sauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Gratinated Leeks<\/span><span class=\"w\">Topped with ham or cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Leek risotto<\/span><span class=\"w\">Saut\u00e9 the light rings until translucent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Cock-a-leekie<\/span><span class=\"w\">Scottish chicken soup with leeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Halve the leeks lengthwise and fan out the layers under running water \u2013 this will rinse out the sand. For heavily soiled leeks, first cut the rings and then swish them in a bowl of water: the sand will sink to the bottom.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Leek soup for tough days<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Clear leek soup<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean 1 leek stalk, halve lengthwise, wash thoroughly and cut into rings - use the green part as well.<\/li>\n<li>Saut\u00e9 the rings in 1 teaspoon of oil or butter for 3 minutes until translucent.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in 750 ml of water or vegetable stock, add 1 diced potato and simmer gently for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Season with salt, pepper and a little parsley, and eat warm in small sips.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>As a light, warming meal for a cold or after a heavy meal. The soup provides fluids, salt, and some potassium. Traditionally, warm leek or onion poultices were also applied for earaches and sore throats \u2013 however, there are no reliable studies to support this.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>One bowlful once or twice a day. For irritable bowel syndrome, use only the green parts of the leek. Earaches accompanied by fever or lasting more than two days should be examined by a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>In Ayurveda, leeks are classified similarly to onions, but milder: when cooked, they are sweet, warm and light - balancing for Vata and Kapha, and in moderation for Pitta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), leeks are considered warming and pungent-sweet. They are said to move Qi, warm the stomach, and dispel cold \u2013 therefore, they are often used in winter soups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Irritable bowel syndrome:<\/strong> Leeks are rich in fructans and are considered high in FODMAPs; the green leaves are usually better tolerated than the white stalk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood thinners:<\/strong> Those taking vitamin K antagonists such as phenprocoumon (Marcumar) should not eat leeks suddenly in large quantities, but rather gradually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sand:<\/strong> Wash thoroughly - soil between the leaves can contain germs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warm-up:<\/strong> Cool cooked leeks quickly and do not keep them warm for days, as with all vegetables high in nitrates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Cross-reactions with onion and garlic are rare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/zwiebel-allium-cepa\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Onion<\/span><span class=\"d\">The strong sister.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/knoblauch-allium-sativum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Garlic<\/span><span class=\"d\">The third in the leek bunch.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/schnittlauch-allium-schoenoprasum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">chives<\/span><span class=\"d\">The little relative of bread.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kartoffel-solanum-tuberosum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Potato<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the leek soup.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/karotte-daucus-carota\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">carrot<\/span><span class=\"d\">Partner in the soup greens.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/wirsing-brassica-oleracea-sabauda\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">savoy<\/span><span class=\"d\">Another winter vegetable from the field.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf portion), raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Van Loo J et al. <em>On the presence of inulin and oligofructose as natural ingredients in the western diet.<\/em> Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 1995; 35(6): 525\u2013552.<\/li>\n<li>Gibson PR, Shepherd SJ. <em>Evidence-based dietary management of functional gastrointestinal symptoms: The FODMAP approach.<\/em> Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2010; 25(2): 252\u2013258.<\/li>\n<li>Max Rubner Institute: <em>Federal Food Code (BLS), raw leeks<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Federal Centre for Nutrition (BZfE): <em>How-to: Leeks<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lauch (Allium porrum) Botanischer Name Allium porrumheute meist Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, Amaryllisgew\u00e4chse (Amaryllidaceae) Verwendet wird Schaft und helle Bl\u00e4tterdas dunkle Gr\u00fcn f\u00fcr Br\u00fche Geschmack Mild zwiebelig, leicht s\u00fc\u00dflichgegart fast buttrig Herkunft \u00d6stlicher Mittelmeerraumaus dem Ackerlauch gez\u00fcchtet Bekannt f\u00fcr Pr\u00e4biotische Fructanedazu Vitamin K und Folat Saison Fast ganzj\u00e4hrigSommerlauch bis Herbst, Winterlauch bis ins Fr\u00fchjahr Auf<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10134,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10135","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10135","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10135"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10135\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10135"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}