Organic
Onions
"Adding flavor and depth to cuisines worldwide"
Onions are a fundamental ingredient in many cuisines around the world, known for their pungent flavor, versatility, and tear-inducing properties.
Also known as
Bulb onions, Common onions, Garden onions
Botanical name
Allium
Product Details
PLU Code
94093
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Onions › Large
Origin
Central Asia, specifically the region between Pakistan and Western China
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
6-9 months
Status
Approved
About Onions
Onions are a cool-season, biennial crop that belongs to the Allium family, which also includes garlic, leeks, and chives. They are grown for their edible bulbs, which come in a range of colors, including yellow, brown, white, and red.
Nutrition Information
Raw onions are low in calories and rich in nutrients. One 100-gram serving of raw yellow/brown onion contains approximately 44 calories, 1.1 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, 11.3 grams of carbohydrates and 2.6 grams of dietary fiber. They are also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals, including 10 milligrams of calcium, 0.3 milligrams of iron, 20 milligrams of magnesium, 20 milligrams of phosphorus, 146 milligrams of potassium, 1.5 milligrams of zinc, 8 milligrams of vitamin C, 0.5 milligrams of vitamin E, 0.2 milligrams of vitamin K and various B vitamins.
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
Well-ventilated bags, mesh bags or boxes
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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PLU Reference
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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