— VEGETABLES – GARLIC & ONIONS
White onions
The onion belongs to the onion family, just like leek, garlic and chives. A white onion has a white skin and is white on the inside. A white onion has a slightly sharper taste than a yellow onion, but is still slightly sweeter. It is also very juicy and crunchy.
Availability white onions
Oorsprong
The onion was already cultivated in Asia and China 3000 years BC and later in India. It was the Romans who introduced the onion to Europe.
ITALY, SPAIN & INDIA
How to store
Store white onions for several weeks in a cool, dark and dry place outside the refrigerator.
How to eat
White onions are often used in Mexican cuisine because of its wonderfully spicy and sweet taste. Thanks to its high water content, the white onion is juicy and crunchy, making it perfect for salsas and chutneys. Moreover, this onion is also suitable raw, in salads.
