Tips and Trivia : Yellow Onion

Scientific Binomial Name: Allium cepa

Yellow Onion also known as a Brown Onion, is a variety of dry onion with a strong flavor. White inside, its layers of papery skin have a yellow-brown color. It has a rich onion taste and is fit for food dishes like French Onion Soup. Yellow onions are typically available throughout the year. This onion is higher in sulfur which gives it a stronger, more complex flavor. Yellow Onions are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese, and an excellent source of Vitamin C.

Usage: Raw in salads, barbecued on shish kebabs, in stews and soups, on sandwiches and in meat dishes.