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White onions have a sharp, pungent, and highly aromatic flavor with a very clean, crisp bite. Their skin is fully white and papery, and their flesh has a higher water content than yellow onions, making them slightly more perishable.

== Origin ==
Originating in Central Asia, the white onion eventually made its way to the Americas, where it became a foundational ingredient in Mexican and Central American cuisines.

== Nutritional Information ==
''Values based on a standard 100g (3.5 oz) serving of raw white onion.''

{| class="wikitable"
! Nutrient !! Amount
|-
| '''Calories''' || 40 kcal
|-
| '''Protein''' || 1.1 g
|-
| '''Total Fat''' || 0.1 g
|-
| '''Saturated Fat''' || 0.0 g
|-
| '''Carbohydrates''' || 9.3 g
|-
| '''Sodium''' || 4 mg
|}

== Culinary Uses ==
* The traditional choice for Mexican cuisine, used in pico de gallo, salsas, and as a raw garnish for tacos.
* Excellent in white sauces or light-colored dishes where a yellow onion might alter the color.
* Great for raw applications where a sharp, biting contrast is desired.

== See Also ==
* [[Ingredient:Onion]]
* [[Ingredient:Yellow_onion]]
* [[Ingredient:Red_onion]]

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