Italian onion

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Italian onion

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Onion products, varieties, and cultivars
Italian onions, or cipollini onions, are flat and are red, white, or yellow in colour and often have a mild, sweet flavour. They are used raw for salads and sandwiches, and their outer rings make an attractive garnish. Shallots are a small, angular variety of…
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Italian onions, or cipollini onions, are flat and are red, white, or yellow in colour and often have a mild, sweet flavour. They are used raw for salads and sandwiches, and their outer rings make an attractive garnish. Shallots are a small, angular variety of…
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