Onions are the most common type of onion widely cultivated and are often used as a spice and main ingredient in various dishes. Onion bulbs have a large round shape with a thick layer of flesh, making them suitable as a garnish for dishes and as an important part of various types of cooking. The name “onions” comes from traders from the city of Bombay (now known as Mumbai, India) who brought these onions to Indonesia.
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Divisiono
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Ordo
Liliales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Garlic
Subgenus
A. subg. Cepa
Species
A.cepa L
Onions are thought to originate from Central Asia, most likely from Palestine before spreading to Europe and India. Onions most likely entered Indonesia at the same time as traders from India or Dutch colonialists arrived. During the colonial period, the Dutch tried to cultivate onions in Padang, but this attempt failed. The land in the Karo area is more suitable for cultivating onions with very satisfactory results.
87,5 gr
43 kal
1,4 gr
0,2 gr
10,3 gr
2 gr
9,6 mg
12 mg
32 mg
0,3 mg
0,5 mg
0,21 mcg
9 mg
50 mcg
The antioxidant content in onions plays a role in strengthening the immune system. A strong immune system helps the body fight various diseases, viruses and free radicals.
Onions contain oligofructose fiber which supports the growth of good bacteria in the intestines which can help prevent and treat diarrhea.
The quercetin content in onions is believed to relax respiratory tract muscles, thereby helping relieve asthma symptoms. Onions are also effective for treating bronchitis and swelling of the mouth and throat.
Onions are rich in vitamin C which contributes to maintaining healthy skin and hair. In addition, the folate content in onions helps prevent the buildup of homocysteine in the body which can inhibit blood flow and nutrients to the brain.
The potassium content in onions has been proven to be effective in lowering blood pressure. Apart from that, quercetin is one of the flavonoids in onions which functions to keep blood pressure stable and prevent plaque buildup in the arteries.
Onions can prevent the buildup of homocysteine which is known to cause depression because it inhibits the flow of blood and nutrients to the brain.
The quercetin and sulfur compounds in onions have anti-diabetic effects which help maintain stable blood sugar levels.
This variety is known for its durability in storage and has a sweet taste and soft texture. The tubers are slightly flat with tight skin, so they can be stored for a long time without getting damaged.
The Sweet Savannah variety has golden yellow skin and pale white flesh and an extra sweet texture. The tubers weigh an average of about 1 pound and can be stored for a long time. This variety is ready to harvest in about 160 days after sowing. Texas Grano Onions
Texas Grano is a short day variety that requires approximately 170 days from seed to harvest. This variety has light yellow skin and tender flesh, with a very sweet taste. The average bulb size reaches 1 pound, and these onions can be stored for quite a long time. In addition, Texas Grano is known to be resistant to heat and drought, making it suitable for extreme climates.
Onion production in Indonesia is currently still limited and unable to fully meet domestic market needs. As a result, the supply of onions in Indonesia is still very dependent on imports from other countries. To meet consumer demand, Indonesia imports large quantities of onions, especially from countries such as India and China, which are the main suppliers of this commodity. This dependence on onion imports shows that there is still a big opportunity for developing domestic production to reduce dependence and support food independence in this sector.
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