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The global influence of onions and their benefits to humans (II)

Part of our diet is the intake of vitamins, and minerals and fiber come from fruits and vegetables. Due to consumer demand for dietary convenience and awareness of health benefits, the consumption of minimally processed ready-to-eat products has greatly increased. The main components of onions are water (89.1%), carbohydrates (9.3%), protein (1.1%), fat (0.1%), vitamins,…

The global influence of onions and their benefits to humans (I)

Onion (Allium cepa L.) as the second most widely grown vegetable, onions are estimated to produce 64 million tons worldwide in 2014. It is also one of the most important horticultural crops and is widely used for food and medical purposes. The world’s largest producers are China, India and the United States. Their annual output…