Things You Should Know About Onions - Palmco Agro Food

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 Onions are botanically part of the lily (Liliaceae) family, along with garlic, shallots and leeks. Although not valued as highly as garlic, onions contain potent compounds which are known to benefit health.


Nutritional profile of onions

An 80g serving of onion (raw) provides:

  • 28kcal / 120kj
  • 0.8g protein
  • 6.4g carbohydrate
  • 5.0g sugars
  • 1.8g fibre
  • 2.0mg vitamin C





Onions form the basis of a wide variety of dishes, whether eaten raw, sautéed, baked, steamed or boiled.





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