Onion
Ingredient: Bulb of Allium cepa
Color: White to yellow, red, or purple
Flavor: Sharp, pungent, and savory
Scent: Aromatic
Texture: Firm and fleshy
Moisture content: 80-90%
Ash content: 1-2%
Shelf life: 1-2 weeks (fresh), 1-2 months (frozen), 12-18 months (dried)
Storage: Cool, dry place, kept in the original sealed container away from moisture and direct light