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Allium spp. (Bunched Red Onion)
"Sweet and savory, a flavorful addition to any dish"
A burst of sweet and pungent flavor, bunched red onions add a pop of color to any dish, with their beautiful magenta-red skin and crisp, white interior.
Also known as
Salad Onions, Red Scallions
Botanical name
Allium
Product Details
PLU Code
93331
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Onions › All Sizes
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Allium spp. (Bunched Red Onion)
Bunched red onions are a variety of onion that produces bulbs with a sweet, mild flavor and beautiful magenta-red color. They are often used in salads, as a garnish, or sautéed as a side dish.
Nutrition Information
One hundred grams of raw bunched red onion contains approximately 44 calories, 1.1 grams of protein, 9.3 grams of carbohydrates, 0.8 grams of fiber, and 0.1 grams of fat. The mineral content includes 23 milligrams of calcium, 20 milligrams of magnesium, 146 milligrams of potassium, and 0.2 milligrams of zinc. The vitamin content includes significant amounts of vitamin C with 8 milligrams and folate with 20 micrograms.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for bunched green onions (scallions). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
95-98%
Packaging
Breathable packaging, e.g. mesh bags or vents
Shelf Life
3-4 weeks
Storage Notes: Storage life drops sharply when green onions are held warmer than the optimum, with rapid yellowing and decay of the leaves. 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: bunched green onions (scallions).
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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