onion discussion

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Onion is one of the oldest and the most popular vegetable crop species in the world. The botanical name of the onion is Allium cepa (L.). The onion is cultivated for bulb that forms in the soil. The plant family of the onion is Alliaceae. The onion is propagated through seeds and bulbs.

One hundred grams of the fresh onion bulbs contains about 85 grams of water, 11 grams carbohydrates, 1.2 gms proteins. Calcium,, phosphorus, iron, aluminum, copper, zinc, manganese are also present in the onion bulb. Besides; thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid and vitamin C are also found in the fresh onion.

The flavor of the onion is because of the presence of sulfur containing bio-chemicals. More than 80 compounds are present in the onions and most of them are sulfur containing. The onion oil is also extracted from the onion bulb which is used to treat stomach ulcer, eye disorders, gastrointestinal disorder and high blood pressure. Onion juice extract is also extracted and served to the patients of cholera and diarrhea.

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