Organic
Onion
"Mildly sweet and crunchy addition to any dish"
Sweet onions are a mild and sweet variety of onions, making them a versatile ingredient in many cuisines.
Also known as
Vidalia onions, Maui onions, Bermuda onions
Botanical name
Allium
Product Details
PLU Code
94166
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Onions › All Sizes
Origin
USA (Vidalia), Hawaii (Maui), Australia, New Zealand
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
1-3 months
Status
Approved
About Onion
They are higher in water content and have a naturally sweeter flavor than regular onions, with a longer shelf life.
Nutrition Information
Onion, specifically the Other Sweet variety, is low in calories and rich in several essential nutrients. For every 100 grams of onion, the nutrition facts are approximately as follows:
Energy is about 39 kilocalories,
Carbohydrates are around 9 grams,
Fiber is 2.6 grams,
Protein is 0.9 gram,
Fat is 0.2 gram,
Sodium is 1 milligram,
Potassium is around 150 milligrams,
Sugar is 4.4 grams,
Vitamin C is 10 milligrams,
Vitamin K is 20.8 micrograms,
Folate is 19 micrograms, and
Manganese is 0.25 milligrams.
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 packaging, may be stored loose or in mesh bags
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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