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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