Pearl Onion
"A petite onion market type"
A pearl onion is a market type of onion, presented here without claims about a specific cultivar or growing region.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Allium
Product Details
PLU Code
4660
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Onions › All Sizes
Origin
Unknown
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
6-9 months
Status
Approved
About Pearl Onion
Onions belong to the genus Allium, which also includes garlic, leeks, chives and ornamental species. The genus name alone does not identify a particular species.
Nutrition Information
Onions, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 170000, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 40 kcal; Protein: 1.1 g; Fat: 0.1 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 9.34 g; Dietary fiber: 1.7 g; Vitamin C: 7.4 mg; Folate: 19 µg; Total sugars: 4.24 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for dry bulb onions, default (HB66's main dry-onion recommendation, stated for pungent types). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
65-75%
Packaging
Jute or mesh sacks to allow for ventilation
Shelf Life
6-9 months
Storage Notes: High humidity induces rooting and warmth induces sprouting, and together they increase rot, so bulbs must be well dried and cured, kept cold and moderately dry, and protected from condensation. Highest freezing point: -0.8°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 436-440.
Applies to: dry bulb onions, default (HB66's main dry-onion recommendation, stated for pungent types).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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