Organic
Sweet red Italian Onion
"Sweet, mild, and vibrant onions for culinary delights"
A sweet and mild variety of onion, characterized by its flat shape and deep red color, originating from Italy and prized for its sweet flavor and low water content
Also known as
Rosso Lungo, Red Onion, Italian Red Onion
Botanical name
Allium
Product Details
PLU Code
93286
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Onions › All Sizes
Origin
Italy
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
1-3 months
Status
Approved
About Sweet red Italian Onion
Sweet red Italian onions are ideal for salads, caramelizing, and roasting, as they hold their shape and add a pop of color to various dishes
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Sweet red Italian Onion are low in calories, high in fiber and rich in various vitamins and minerals here are the details
energy 166 kJ
fat 0.1 g
carbohydrates 9 g
sugars 2.5 g
dietary fiber 2.6 g
proteins 0.8 g
sodium 0.2 mg
potassium 166 mg
folate 17 mcg
vitamin C 9 mg
vitamin K 0.8 mcg
copper 0.1 mg
manganese 0.1 mg
magnesium 10 mg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for mild or sweet dry bulb onions. 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
Ventilated bags or boxes to allow air circulation
Shelf Life
1-3 months
Storage Notes: Mild and sweet onions keep for a much shorter time than pungent onions, even in optimal cold storage. 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: mild or sweet dry bulb onions.
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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