Definition of onions…..

 

 

Onions… belong to the kingdom of plants whose leaves are shaped like tubular, beside its fragrant scent and strong flavor, and may be considered a year_round ancient plant so it is the most used vegetables in the world, where there are at least 175 countries that plant it, We can say that the onion is the most common vegetables among the countries of the world.

TYPES OF ONION: 

 The onion is different in shape, size and color, and these are the most common types:-

• White/sweet onion: Is the most common species of onion and It has white interior and gold exterior color accents as well as his signature flavor
• Red onion: it is the right alternative to the white onion with  purple external cover 
• Scallion : An immature onion, which can be identified with long green leaves.

ONION IN HISTORY:

The Pharaohs sanctity the onion and their name appeared on the walls of the temples and the papyrus, as they put him with the dead, thinking that he helps them breathe, if they come back to life again.

It also gave Egypt a competitive advantage that would make it the top export market for onions, and with high export orders from foreign countries… “EG Gate” company seeks  to meet the needs of the global market and the highest quality.

The Greeks used onion for weather forecasts , if his leaves were numerous and thin, winter was harsh, as was the main medicine for many diseases, and on the other hand, the “Chicago” Indians called him to be similar with force and greatness.

ONIONS IN MEDICINE :

• From a physiotherapy perspective, it has many uses as a treatment for cold and coughs due to its superior ability to adapt to intestinal worms and various viruses.
• In terms of physiotherapy perspective. Onions contain ‘sulfur’ that increase insulin levels in the blood and thereby lower blood sugar levels, as well as many vitamins and antioxidants that strengthen the immune system.
• In research, there are several scientific researches showing how much onion is needed, and researchers at Wisconsin University have found that it can prevent the accumulation of blood platelets that cause cardiovascular disease.

Onions in Import and Export:

 Onion-producing countries:-

China produces about 9,793,000 tons of onions annually, making it the world’s number one, followed by India 5,500, The United States 3,346, Turkey 2,220, Pakistan 1,764, Russia producing 1,758,000 tons of onions, followed by South Korea at 1,750, Japan 1,637′, Egypt’ 1.302′, Spain’ 1,149′ thousand tons.

Onions in Import and Export

Onion consumption increases day after day, as it is the main ingredient in preparing many meals, About 90% of onion is consumed by the original country, as it is the third largest fresh vegetables consumption in the United States of America, and is therefore considered the most heavily traded agricultural product in the world of import and export.

Holland  is the largest exporter of onions with 20.2, followed by India with 18.6, followed by China with 9.5, Egypt exporting 5.5 %percent, Mexico with 5.0%, America 4.8% and Spain 2.4%.

In terms of onion-importing countries, America came in first with 7.4%, followed by Malaysia 6.5%, England 5.2%, UAE 4.4%, Saudi Arabia 4.4%, Japan 4.2%and Germany 3.4%.