Onion Business Layers in the International B2B Platform of Abrisham Road 🌐

Historical Tapestry:

Embark on a historical journey tracing the roots of onions, an age-old food source. Historians reveal that remnants of onions were discovered in Bronze Age habitats dating back 5000 years B.C., alongside date palms and fig nuclei. Archaeologicalevidence suggests that onions were likely cultivated in ancient Egypt around 2000 years ago, with workers building the pyramids incorporating them into their diet.

Symbolism and Worship:

Ancient Egyptians revered the onion, attributing symbolism of eternal life to its spherical shapes and concentric rings. Archaeological findings, including signs of onions in the Ramses IV tomb, even indicate the use of onions in Egyptian burials. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed onions for blood balance, while Roman gladiators applied onions to strengthen their muscles. Through the Middle Ages in Europe, onions stood alongside cabbage and beans as a staple for both the rich and the poor, prescribed for various ailments from headaches to snakebites.

Onion Varieties in Iran:

Golden or Yellow Onion:

Recognized globally, it boasts golden-brown skin with white or yellowish-white inner layers. Sharp in taste, ideal for cooking, harvested between spring and autumn, available year-round. 🌎🌰

Red Onion:

Boasts a beautiful red velvety coating with a mild and sweet taste, perfect for raw consumption. Rich in flavonoids and fiber, suitable for grilling, salads, and sandwiches, with a storage life of 3-4 months. 🟥🌰

White Onion:

Distinctively white, with a mild and cool taste, sweeter than yellow onions, used in salads and raw dishes. Best for Mexican dishes, shorter shelf life due to higher sugar content. ⚪🌰

Vidalia or Sweet Onion:

Originating in the U.S., sweet, crunchy, and juicy, excellent for caramelizing and making onion rings. Named after Vidalia, Georgia, where historically grown. 🍠🌰

Pear-Shaped Onion:

Small, sweet, and delectable, available in white, yellow, and red, commonly used for pickling, grilling, and steaming. Originated in home gardens in Germany and Italy. 🍐🌰

Green Onion:

Comprising long green leaves and a small onion at the end. Used for flavoring foods, combining with ginger and garlic, and adding onion leaves to salads. 💚🌰

Shallot:

Resembling red onions, it has a brown skin, purple texture, and multiple separate parts in the core. Possesses a strong, garlic-like taste, excellent for salads and sauces. 🧅🌰

The Onion Marketplace:

Experience the dynamic world of onion commerce on the Abrisham Road B2B International platform, where historical legacy and diverse varieties converge, offering a gateway to global onion trade. 🌐🌰