Sweetheart Onion
"Its characteristic sweet and mild onion flavor makes it perfect for household consumption"
Sweet, mild flavour and crunchy texture define the Sweetheart Onion, a sweet and short-day variety. It has a flat, mild-tasting bulb with an almost seedless bulb. The onion is adaptable to indoor growing and can be harvested in as little as 10 weeks.
Also known as
Yellow granex,Texas sweet, flat onion
Botanical name
Allium Cepa
Product Details
PLU Code
3535
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Onions › All sizes
Origin
USA
Temperature
-1°C to 0°C (30°F to 32°F)
Shelf Life
4 to 6 months
Status
Approved
About Sweetheart Onion
These bulbs are a low-fiber, sweet yellow onion. They have a shallow, flat base, which reduces bruising, enabling them to be grown, handled and shipped with tremendous profits. An extremely mild flavor comes with them, meaning that they are well sought-after for cooking.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for the Sweetheart Onion are as follows, per 100 grams serving.
Energy is 34 kcal.
Carbohydrates are 8.64 grams.
Fiber is 1.1 grams,
Sugar is 2.37 grams.
Protein is 0.92 grams.
Fat is 0.15 grams.
Sodium is 0.02 grams.
Potassium is 224 mg.
Folate is 21 mcg.
Vitamin C is 18 mg.
Storage & Handling
Cool, dry storage conditions to prevent moisture and heat from accumulating and causing sprouting
Temperature
-1°C to 0°C (30°F to 32°F)
Humidity
60% to 80%
Packaging
Ventilated bags or containers to maintain humidity and air circulation
Shelf Life
4 to 6 months
Storage Notes: Onions are sensitive to ethylene-producing fruits and should be stored separately
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce
5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)
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