Poireaux de Créances

Poireaux de Créances are leeks from the Allium porum variety produced in the Manche region since the 13th century. The white parts of the leeks are very long (at least 20 cm) and tender and get their specific characteristics and refined taste due to the sandy soil on which they grow (with the addition of local seaweed).

The leeks are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre content, and their taste is slightly sweet, with walnut and hazelnut notes. They go well in quiches, cooked in stews or eaten with fresh scallops as an appetizer. When eaten raw, they can replace onions or garlic in salads.