The demand for onions is world wide. Their use is not limited to any climate or associated with any nationality. They are used in many homes almost daily primarily as a seasoning for a wide variety of dishes. They have also diuretic properties and are beneficial to the digestive tract. They are good for the eyes, act as a heart stimulent and are useful as an anti-rheumatic remedies.

Nutritive Value :
Each 100 g edible portion of Onion contains moisture 86.6 g, Minerals 0.6 g, Fibre 0.6 g. Energy 50.0 K cal. protein 1.2g, fat 0.1g, carbohydrate 11.1 g, calcium 47.0 mg, iron 0.7 mg, vitamin B1 0.08 mg. vitamin B2. 0.01 mg. vitamin 'C' 11.0 mg. phosphorus 50.0 mg. Niacin 0.4 mg.