Description:
The onion (Allium cepa), also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is used as a vegetable and is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium.Most onion cultivars are about 89% water, 4% sugar, 1% protein 2% fibre and 0.1% fat. They are high in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and folic acid and are a good source of dietary fibre.They are very low in fats and in sodium, and with an energy value of 166kJ (40 kcal) per 100 g (3.5 oz) serving, they can contribute their flavour to savoury dishes without raising the calorific content to any great extent.
| Nutritional Value | - Contains rich vitamins
- Low in Fat, cholesterol
- Enriched with vitamin B, C, E, K, calcium
- Iron, Magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc And folic acid
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| Features | - Used in almost all kind of dishes in different hotels, restaurants, residences Add unique aroma to various dishes
- Used in medical purpose
- Used as treatments for cold
- Useful in making various food products
- Rich in taste
- Rich quality
- Tangy flavor
- Bright color and freshness
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Types Onion | Red Onion - Red Onions, with their wonderful color, are a good choice for lots of fresh uses or for grilling, charbroiling, and roasting.
White Onion - White Onions are often used in prepared salads, white sauces, and is the traditional onion for classic Mexican cuisine
Yellow Onion - Yellow Onions are full-flavored and are a reliable standby for cooking almost anything. Yellow onions turn a rich, dark brown when cooked and give French Onion Soup its tangy sweet flavor
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Health Benifits | - The phytochemicals in onions improve the working of Vitamin C in the body, thus gifting you with improved immunity.
- Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.
- For centuries, onions have been used to reduce inflammation and heal infections.
- Raw onion encourages the production of good cholesterol (HDL),
- thus keeping your heart healthy.
- A powerful compound called quercetin in onions is known to play a significant role in preventing cancer.
- Onions scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric ulcers.
- Those bright green tops of green onions are rich in Vitamin A, so do use them often
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FEATURES :
- Safe to use
- Highly nutritional
- Rich taste
- Medium size onion
- Shallots onion
USES :
- Useful in making various food products
- Used in medical purpose
- It prevents heat stroke in summer and give hotness in winter.
VARIETIES :
The major varieties found in India are Agrifound dark red, Agrifound light red, NHRDF red , Agrifound white, Agrifound rose & agrifound red, pusa Ratnar, Pusa red, Pusa white round.
Nutritional Contents
Onion is a nutrients rich vegetable. Nutrients in onion can lower blood lipid levels and reduce blood pressure. Nutritional content of the onion mentioned in the below table is per 160g. Nutrition content of onion will vary as per the size.
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