Sweet varieties have a high sugar content and low pungency.
Long lasting: can be kept in a cool dark place (not the fridge) for several weeks.
Common varieties grown in Australia are pungent: Pukekohe Long Keeper, Creamgold, Golden Brown and Gladiator; sweet: Sweet Golden Brown, Domenica Super Sweet.
Great for cooking, but pungent forms are not to be eaten raw.
Available: all year.
Health Benefits
100g of onion yields the following:
Calories – 42
Total Carbs – 3% of DV
Protein – 0.92g
Dietary Fibre – 6% of DV
Vitamin C – 11% of DV
Calcium – 2% of DV
Iron – 1% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.