Ingredient:White onion

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A whole white onion with its papery skin

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.

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