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PLU 3493


Onion Tearless Sweet

"Mild, sweet onions for a tear-free experience"

Sweet and mild, tearless sweet onions are a popular choice for their sweetness and low water content. They are less likely to cause eye irritation, making them perfect for home cooks and professional chefs alike.

Also known as

Sweet onions, Non-irritating onions

Botanical name

Allium cepa

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Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

3493

4-digit conventional code

Category

Vegetables

OnionsAll Sizes

Origin

North America, primarily in California and Hawaii

Temperature

0°C to 5°C (32°F to 41°F)

Shelf Life

4 to 6 weeks

Status

Approved

About Onion Tearless Sweet

Onion Tearless Sweet has a sweet, mild flavor profile and crunchy texture. They can be used in salads, caramelized as a side dish or used in a variety of recipes where their sweet flavor shines through.

Nutrition Information

Onion Tearless Sweet is low in calories, with approximately 40 calories per 100 grams. It contains approximately 1.1g of protein, 0.2g of fat, and 9.6g of carbohydrates per 100 grams. Onion Tearless Sweet is also a good source of dietary fiber, containing about 2.6g per 100 grams.

As for vitamins and minerals, Onion Tearless Sweet is an excellent source of vitamin K, providing about 18.8 micrograms per 100 grams. It is also a good source of folate, containing about 64.8 micrograms per 100 grams. Other essential vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, manganese, and copper, are also present in Onion Tearless Sweet, with about 150 milligrams of potassium, 0.2 milligrams of manganese, and 0.1 milligrams of copper per 100 grams.

Onion Tearless Sweet is low in sodium, containing about 1 milligram per 100 grams.

Storage & Handling

cool and humid environment to slow down respiration rate.

Temperature

0°C to 5°C (32°F to 41°F)

Humidity

60% to 80%

Packaging

Well-ventilated containers or sacks to maintain airflow

Shelf Life

4 to 6 weeks

Storage Notes: Avoid washing before storing, high moisture may cause decay

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3493Onion Tearless SweetAllium cepaAll SizesVegetablesOnions

Details

Commodity Keyonions
VarietyTearless Sweet
CreatedMay 2018
Last UpdatedDecember 2023

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce

5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)

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