onion
onion (Allium cepa)
Onions belong to the genus Allium and are closely related to garlic, shallots, and leeks. Most people consume roughly 20 pounds of this pungent vegetable per year, eating them raw, cooked, pickled, or powdered. There are many varieties of onions to choose from, including yellow, red, white, purple, Spanish, and Vidalia onions.
Onions not only provide flavor, they also provide important nutrients and health-promoting phytochemicals It provides strong evidence of its nutriti