Organic
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
Sunions, Smileys, Sweet onions, Non-irritating onions
Botanical name
Allium cepa
Product Details
PLU Code
93493
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Onions › All Sizes
Origin
North America, primarily in California and Hawaii
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
1-3 months
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
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
Well-ventilated containers or sacks to maintain airflow
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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