Pearl Onion

Scientific Binomial Name: Allium proliferum

Selection Information

Usage: Pearl onions are found in many dishes such as stews and they pair well with potatoes. They can also be pickled and put into cocktails.

Selection: A variety of Tree Onions, Good-quality pearl onions will be a uniformly small size and have firm, clear skin with no bruises or blemishes. The coloring includes white, yellow and red varieties.

Avoid: Avoid product that is too big, is blemished or has spots that are soft or moldy.

Storage: Pearl Onions should be stored in a cool, dry location with good ventilation. They should not be stored in either a plastic bag or a refrigerator!

Seasonal Information

Pearl onions are available year-round.

Pearl Onion Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 85g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30	Calories from Fat 0
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate 7g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 0%	Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Pearl Onions are a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C but many of their calories come from sugar.

Pearl Onion Tips & Trivia

Keep onions and potatoes away from fluorescent lighting, which turns them green.
Onions and garlic have been cultivated for 6,000 years and have a strong reputation of curing or preventing many diseases.
Pearl Onions are also commonly known as Scallions