It has been used throughout the world. Europe has become the centre of greatest production. As a vegetable, onion is consumed raw, stewed or fried. It is used as a condiment, in soups and stews. Small mature bulbs are pickled in vinegar and some species are commercially cultivated for this purpose.
Spring onions represent the early growth of onions and are used in salads and for flavouring.
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