Yellow onion facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yellow onion |
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Yellow Onion
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| Genus | Allium |
| Species | Allium cepa |
The yellow onion is a very common type of onion. It's also sometimes called a brown onion. These onions have a strong taste. Inside, they are greenish-white, light yellow, or white. Their papery outer skin is usually yellow-brown or a light golden color. The scientific name for this onion is Allium cepa.
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What Makes Yellow Onions Special?
Yellow onions have more sulphur than white onions. This extra sulphur gives them a stronger, more interesting flavor. It's what makes them taste like a classic onion!
Different Kinds of Yellow Onions
There are many different types, or varieties, of yellow onions. About a dozen kinds are grown throughout the year. They can be a bit different in what nutrients they contain. For example, they all have a special plant chemical called quercetin. Quercetin is a type of flavonol, which is good for you.
Where Do Yellow Onions Come From?
You can usually find yellow onions all year long. They are grown from spring to fall. After they are harvested, they can be stored for the rest of the year. This makes them available whenever you need them!
Yellow onions are super popular. They are the most common onion grown in northern Europe. In the United States, about 90% of all onions grown are yellow onions.
How to Store Yellow Onions
To keep your yellow onions fresh, store them in a cool, dark place. Your kitchen counter or pantry works well. If you want to keep them for a really long time, wrap them in paper. Then, put them in the refrigerator.
Once you cut or peel an onion, it needs to be stored differently. Put it in a plastic bag or container. Then, keep it in the refrigerator. Cut onions will only stay fresh for a few days.
Cooking with Yellow Onions
Yellow onions have a rich, classic onion taste. This makes them great for many different dishes. They are perfect for making French onion soup. You can also add them to other soups, stews, and braises. They are tasty when sautéed, which means cooked quickly in a little oil. Yellow onions are also often used in shish kebabs.
When you cook yellow onions slowly, they can become sweet and sticky. This process is called caramelizing. Caramelized onions are delicious and add a lot of flavor to food.
See also
In Spanish: Cebolla amarilla para niños
