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Onion (SK-20)
"Versatile, Flavorful and Nutritious"
Onion (SK-20) is a versatile, flavorful, and nutritious bulb crop belonging to the Allium family. It is widely cultivated and used worldwide in various culinary applications, both raw and cooked.
Also known as
Smileball, Goldies, Onique, SweetNothings, Loving’Onions, Yellow Onion, Storage Onion
Botanical name
Allium cepa
Product Details
PLU Code
93520
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Onions › All sizes
Origin
India is a major producer, but SK-20 variety is popular globally including the Netherlands, USA, China
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
6-9 months
Status
Approved
About Onion (SK-20)
SK-20 is a high-yielding, disease-resistant, and cold-tolerant variety of onion suitable for long-term storage and shipping. It has a firm, dense texture and a mild sweet flavor.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts for Onion SK-20 per 100 grams
Energy 40 kcal
Protein 1.1 grams
Fat 0.4 grams
Carbohydrate 9.3 grams
Fiber 1.7 grams
Sugar 4.4 grams
Sodium 3 mg
Saturated Fat 0.1 grams
Omega-3 0.07 grams
Omega-6 0.07 grams
Vitamin A 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 11.8 mg
Calcium 23 mg
Iron 0.4 mg
Potassium 276 mg
Phosphorus 24 mg
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
Breathable bags or containers 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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