Onion Tearless Sweet
Tearless Sweet
Category
Vegetables
Type
Conventional
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Description
Sweet and mild, tearless sweet onions are a popular choice for their sweetness and low water content. They are less likely to cause eye irritation, making them perfect for home cooks and professional chefs alike.
Botanical Name
Allium cepa
Also Known As
Sweet onions, Non-irritating onions, Smileys
Origin
North America, primarily in California and Hawaii
Size
All Sizes
Commodity
Onions
Storage Guidelines
cool and humid environment to slow down respiration rate.
Temperature
0°C to 5°C (32°F to 41°F)
Humidity
60% to 80%
Shelf Life
4 to 6 weeks
Packaging
Well-ventilated containers or sacks to maintain airflow
Avoid washing before storing, high moisture may cause decay
Nutritional Information
Onion Tearless Sweet is low in calories, with approximately 40 calories per 100 grams. It contains approximately 1.1g of protein, 0.2g of fat, and 9.6g of carbohydrates per 100 grams. Onion Tearless Sweet is also a good source of dietary fiber, containing about 2.6g per 100 grams. As for vitamins and minerals, Onion Tearless Sweet is an excellent source of vitamin K, providing about 18.8 micrograms per 100 grams. It is also a good source of folate, containing about 64.8 micrograms per 100 grams. Other essential vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, manganese, and copper, are also present in Onion Tearless Sweet, with about 150 milligrams of potassium, 0.2 milligrams of manganese, and 0.1 milligrams of copper per 100 grams. Onion Tearless Sweet is low in sodium, containing about 1 milligram per 100 grams.
"Mild, sweet onions for a tear-free experience"