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Onion

Geographic Source:
Onions are grown worldwide, including the United States.

Description:
The familiar and popular onion is a bulb of Allium cepa, a low growing plant. Botanists classify it in either the lily family or the amaryllis family.

Taste and Aroma:
Fresh onions are pungent and have a sharp bite. Cooked onions lose this heat and develop a rich sweetness.

History:
Onions have been grown since before recorded history. They were fed to workers building pyramids and were found in the tomb of King Tut. Onions are noted in the Bible as one of the foods most longed for by the Israelites after leaving Egypt for the Promised Land. They have been enjoyed by most cultures throughout history. Christopher Columbus brought Onions with him to the Americas. Their popularity quickly spread among native American cultures.

Ethnic Uses:
Onions are popular everywhere and are used as both a condiment and a vegetable in almost any savory food.

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