
Detailed information about the ingredient onion. Onion is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 洋葱头 | |
| British (UK) term: | Onion | |
| en français: | unknown | |
| en español: | unknown |
For all varieties of onions, the more phenols and flavonoids they contain, the more antioxidant and anti-cancer activity they provide.
Onions can be found in a large number of recipes and preparations spanning almost the totality of the world's cultures. They are now available in fresh, frozen, canned, caramelized, pickled, powdered, chopped, and dehydrated forms.

Onions can be used, usually chopped or sliced, in almost every type of food, including cooked foods and fresh salads and as a spicy garnish. They are rarely eaten on their own, but usually act as accompaniment to the main course.
Depending on the variety, an onion can be sharp, spicy, tangy and pungent or mild and sweet.
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