Shape |
Globular or oval shape |
Size |
Typically 5 to 15 cm in diameter |
Weight |
Generally between 70g to 150g per onion |
Color |
White, yellow, or red (depending on variety) |
Texture |
Firm, smooth outer skin, with layered flesh |
Skin Thickness |
Thin to medium thickness |
Internal Structure |
Layers of concentric rings inside the bulb |
Smell |
Pungent, strong odor when cut or peeled |
Taste |
Sharp, spicy, or mild depending on variety |
Moisture Content |
85% to 90% |
Shelf Life |
1 to 3 months (depending on storage conditions) |
Shape of Roots |
Fibrous, thin roots emerging from the base of bulb |
Presence of Green Shoots |
May occur in some varieties, especially during sprouting |