Attribute |
Description |
Name |
Onion |
Type |
Bulb Vegetable |
Size |
Small to Large (typically 4 to 10 cm in diameter) |
Shape |
Round, Oval, or Slightly Flattened |
Color |
White, Yellow, Red, or Purple (varies by variety) |
Skin Texture |
Papery, Dry, and Thin |
Flesh Color |
White, Yellow, or Red (varies by variety) |
Weight |
Typically 70g to 300g (depending on size) |
Texture |
Firm, Crisp (raw), Soft (cooked) |
Taste |
Pungent, Sweet, or Mild (depends on variety and age) |
Skin Type |
Thin, Papery (varies by variety) |
Shape Consistency |
Generally round or slightly flattened |
Storage Conditions |
Cool, Dry, Well-ventilated, Dark Place |
Shelf Life |
Several weeks to months (depending on storage conditions) |
Harvest Time |
Typically late summer to fall |
Nutritional Content |
Low in Calories, Rich in Vitamin C, Fiber, Antioxidants |