Onions are a vegetable found in almost every kitchen. He is loved and eaten in many countries around the world. Onions are a part of many dishes and have a lot of useful qualities.
Instructions
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The onion belongs to the onion or liliaceae family. The homeland of onions is considered to be the Mediterranean, where they were appreciated and began to grow back in the 4th millennium BC.
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There are more than 400 types of onions, but only 18 of this family are edible. The most famous are: onions, leeks, shallots, onions, chives (chives), garlic.
Step 3
Onions are the most common. It is annual and, depending on the percentage of essential oils, is subdivided into sweet, semi-sharp, pungent and bitter varieties. Onions are widely used in cooking and are known for their medicinal properties.
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Shallots are the closest relative of onions. It belongs to biennial plants and is good for growing greenery. Shallot has an oblong shape and a delicate rich taste similar to garlic. However, unlike garlic, it is easier to digest and does not affect the freshness of the breath. Shallots are very popular with French chefs and are used in salads and sauces.
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Leeks are an ideal vegetable to store; even in the basement, they continue to accumulate vitamins. The top of the leek looks like a stalk of garlic. Leeks are widely used in cooking. It is consumed fresh, as well as dried and added as a seasoning to various dishes. Usually, young leek stems and leaves are used while they are still fresh and juicy.
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Batun onions are prized for their greenery. It grows well, branches well and is the first to produce its “green harvest”. Batun leaves are added to salads, soups and main courses. This is a winter-hardy perennial plant, two crops can be harvested in the spring-summer.
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Chives or chives are not only a vegetable, but also an ornamental plant. It is perennial, frost-resistant and not afraid of pests. Chive leaves have a spicy delicate taste and are similar to the leaves of a batun. During flowering, this vegetable will decorate the garden and will become another element of landscape design.
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Garlic is a perennial herb that also belongs to the onion family. It is very popular for its characteristic taste and smell. Garlic is a powerful antibiotic, antimicrobial, antifungal and anthelmintic. Due to its high content of allicin, it helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Besides, garlic is a good "fighter" in the fight against colds.
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Onions have a lot of useful qualities. It contains volatile phytoncides that destroy disease-causing and putrefactive bacteria. Also, onions are rich in vitamins, iron and other useful minerals (potassium, phosphorus, calcium, ascorbic acid). Eating this vegetable will help fight colds, strengthen the cardiovascular system, increase hemoglobin levels, normalize blood pressure and lower cholesterol.
