Onion

Onion

ALLIUM CEPA
AKA: bulb onion or common onion
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Kind: Perennial plant

The most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. The Shallot used to be classified as a separate species but since the difference is so small it is since 2010 also classified as Allium Cepa.

Large Spring Onion
Harvested before a full bulb has formed.
Yellow Onion
AKA: brown onion. Sweet, the onions of choice for everyday use in European cuisine
Red Onion
AKA: purple onion. Sharp pungent flavour. The onions of choice for everyday use in Asian cuisine.
White Onion
Milder in flavour, sweet when sautéed. Traditional in classic Mexican cuisine.
Sweet Onion
Larger and slightly flatter than yellow onions. Sweet onions contain extra sugar, making them good for caramelizing or onion rings.
Shallot
Mild flavour with a hint of garlic. Like garlic shallots grow in clusters. The skin vary from golden brown to grey to rose red,
Onion Flakes
Onion Powder
Fried Onion
AKA: roasted onion


The Amaryllidaceae Family

a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants


Kingdom: Plantae   Clades: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Monocots   Order: Asparagales