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February 21, 2017Onions
The Onions, also known as the bulb onion, is a vegetable and is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. Onions are cultivated and used around the world. The Major producers of onions are China, India, USA, Egypt, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Brazil.
Description:
Onions are the indispensable vegetable, the strong cornerstone of modern cooking around the world. The Onions are available in many variations of color, shape, and size. The color varies from white to red, shape from spherical to conical. They should be firm and a light skin cover found over the surface of the bulb. Onions are also available in the processed form, as dried flakes and powder. They are used in whole, sliced, chopped, diced or liquidized.
Varieties:
There are many varieties of Onions are mentioned below:
- Yellow Onions
- Sweet Onion
- White Onion
- Red Onions
- Shallots
- Green Onions
- Leeks
Storage:
The Onions can be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated place for about four weeks. Dry onions can be stored for several months.
Uses:
They are used as an ingredient in various dishes. They can be used in a versatile way like; baked, boiled, braised, grilled, fried, roasted, sautéed and eaten raw in salads. Onions are used as a thickening agent for curries and gravies.
Health Benefits:
There are many Health’s Benefits mentioned below,
- Lower Cholesterol
- Reduces Blood Sugar
- Act as Anti-inflammatory
- Improve Immunity
- Improves Digestion
- Prevent Cancer
- Lower blood pressure
- Protect Heart Health
- Cure Allergy
- Cure Ear Disorder
- Promote Respiratory Health
- Increase Bone Density
- Improve vision
- Prevent Blood Clot
- Enhance Brain Health
Nutritional Value of Onions:
Nutritional Value of Onions contains per 100gms is mentioned below:
Energy 40 kcal
Carbohydrates 9.34 g
Sugars 4.24 g
Fiber 1.7 g
Fat 0.1 g
Protein 1.1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine (B1) 0.046 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.027 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.116 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.123 mg
Vitamin B6 0.12 mg
Folate (B9) 19 μg
Vitamin C 7.4 mg
Minerals
Calcium 23 mg
Iron 0.21 mg
Magnesium 10 mg
Manganese 0.129 mg
Phosphorus 29 mg
Potassium 146 mg
Zinc 0.17 mg
Properties:
Shape: Cylindrical or spherical
Size: 1-4.5 in
Color: White to red
Taste: Sharp and pungent
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