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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
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Salanova Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Cured White onions have a thin, dry paper sheath with a crisp translucent pearl white flesh that is pungent, savory and warm. Its barely sweet finish can be attributed to its higher moisture content than yellow onions.
Seasons/Availability
White onions are available year-round.
Current Facts
The white onion is a long-day storage variety of onions that is grown for its bulbous root. Each plant produces a singular root that is harvested once its vertical above ground leaf tops begin to wither and fall over. When onions are cut, the cell walls release a sulfur compound called propanethial-S-oxide that floats into the air. The chemical, identified in 1985 by researchers at the University of St. Louis in Missouri, turns into sulfuric acid when it comes into contact with water, which makes up 90% of onions' flesh.
Nutritional Value
European, Asian, and Native American medicines are filled with onion treatments. Onion poultices are used in modern alternative medicinal treatments to reduce high fevers, relieve colds and congestion and to draw poisons from wounds and ulcers.
Applications
White onions are a versatile onion that can be used both raw or cooked in a variety of mediums whether sautéeing, slow roasting or grilling. They are quintessentially used for adding to soups and stocks. Complimentary ingredients include other alliums such as leeks and garlic, root vegetables including turnips, carrots and parsnips, bay leaves, fennel, tomatoes, a variety of herbs such as tarragon, rosemary, marjoram, cilantro and thyme, poultry, meat and seafood and spices such as cumin, cinnamon, corriander, anise and cloves.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The White onion is used throughout Mexico in many raw dishes, specifically as an accompaniment to cilantro in street tacos and in a variety of salsas. It is also dry roasted and paired with roasted chiles.
Geography/History
The onion is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables and is considered to be native to Central Asia. It has been cultivated since ancient times in the Middle East and India. It is now the most widely cultivated and distributed allium in the world, adapting to a variety of climates from cold to temperate, semi-tropical and dry.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Ceviche House - San Diego Ave | San Diego CA | 619-454-0699 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Covo La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6721 |
| FaVe Tacos | San Diego CA | 858-888-2361 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| Puesto-La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-775-2289 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Lola 55 Catering | San Diego CA | 619-727-9282 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Larry's Deli | San Diego CA | 619-795-7100 |
| UrbanLife Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-432-5202 |
| Hamiltons Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-610-9038 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| Rubicon Deli Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-3354 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Food company | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-222-7207 |
| Biga | San Diego CA | 949-295-4377 |
| To The Point | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-273-7263 |
| Toronado San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-282-0456 |
| NuNu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 8776742244 |
| Dominic's Table | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6811 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Sail Ho Golf Course | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
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| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Islander Charters | San Diego CA | 619-224-4388 |
| Torpedo Grill 27 | San Diego CA | (619) 952-4120 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Candelas On The Bay | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Coast Industrial | San Diego CA | 619-479-7878 |
| Fishmonger's Market | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Mig's Kitchen | Lakeside CA | 619-846-8173 |
| Anthem North Park | San Diego CA | 619-268-4367 |
| Cafe Stoked | San Marcos CA | 760-212-0953 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
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New Seasons Market
Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 589 days ago, 1/02/17 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Interbay
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119 206-352-5440 About 592 days ago, 12/31/16 Spotter's comments : White Onions spotted at Whole Foods Market. Local Washington Organic White Onions are great with pasta, prepared with other veggies or on your winter garden burger ;) Walmart on Marsh and Frankford in Dallas, TX Near Addison, Texas, United States About 648 days ago, 11/04/16 |
