Product Description
Good quality green onions should look crisp and fresh with tender green tops and a firm white base.
Peak Growing Season
Green onions are available throughout the year. Their peak season is from July to August.
Uses
Green onions can be used in salads, stir-fries, and soups.
Preparation
Refrigerate green onions immediately after receiving. Ice bulb end of onions only during storage to help maintain freshness.
Storage
Green onions should be stored at 32–36 degrees Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of 90–98 percent. They should be stored away from foods that absorb odors.
Best If Used By
Green onions can be stored for up to five days; mist lightly with water to extend storage life.
Nutrition Facts
Legend: kcal = kilocalorie; g = gram; mg = milligram; RAE = retinol activity equivalent; IU = international unit
1/2 cup of green onions provides:
| Calories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.04 g |
| Fat | 0.17 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.031 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 71 RAE |
| Calcium | 18 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g |
