How much is a jin of onions now? Detailed explanation of the difference between white-skinned and purple-skinned
Onion is a common vegetable in daily life, known as the queen of vegetables. It can be eaten directly as a cold dish, stir-fried, or used as a side dish. Most importantly, its price is affordable, so it is very popular. So how much is a jin of onions now? What is the difference between white-skinned and purple-skinned?
1. Introduction to onions:
1. Can onions absorb formaldehyde?
Onions cannot absorb formaldehyde, but they do have a certain sterilizing effect. Methods for removing formaldehyde mainly include placing green plants in the home, opening windows for ventilation, or placing activated carbon in the home to absorb formaldehyde, etc. In addition, for a newly renovated house, it is recommended to wait 3-6 months before moving in.
2. Where are onions produced?
Onions originated in western Asia and are planted all over the world. In China, they are mainly produced in Feng County, Jiangsu; Jiuquan, Gansu; Wuwei, Gansu; Jinxiang, Shanxi; Shan County; Pingdu; Yutai; Xichang, Sichuan; Dongchuan, Yunnan; Yuanmou, and other places. Of course, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Jilin, Heilongjiang, and other places also plant them.
2. How much is a jin of onions now?
Onion prices are currently relatively cheap, mainly affected by the pandemic. The wholesale price is about 0.5 yuan per jin, and the market retail price is about 1.5 yuan per jin. However, due to differences in market, variety, and quality, there will be certain price differences. For example, in Xinye County, Nanyang City, Henan Province, the wholesale price of red-skinned onions above 7 cm is about 0.5 yuan per jin; in Xinye County, Nanyang City, Henan Province, the selling price of yellow-skinned onions above 9 cm is about 0.2 yuan per jin; in Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, the selling price of ordinary onions 8-13 cm is about 0.2 yuan per jin; in the Xichang area, the selling price of premium large yellow onions is 330 yuan-400 yuan per ton; in Xinye County, Nanyang City, Henan Province, the selling price of purple-skinned onions above 7 cm is about 0.45 yuan per jin. Therefore, the specific price still needs to be checked at the major local markets.
3. What is the difference between white-skinned onions and purple-skinned onions?
1. Different taste
White onions are not very spicy, have relatively tender flesh, and are high in both water content and sweetness. They are suitable for eating raw or cutting into shreds for cold dishes, but because the yield is relatively low, the price is a little expensive. Purple-skinned onions have a strong pungent taste and high water content. They are very common on the market, and the price is also affordable and people-friendly, about 1.5 yuan per jin, but they do not keep well. If placed in a cool, damp place, they will soon sprout and lose their edible value.
2. Different cooking methods
White-skinned onions are suitable for eating directly, cutting into shreds for cold dishes, roasting, or slow stewing. Purple-skinned onions are suitable for stir-frying or mixing into lettuce salads.
3. Different nutritional value
White-skinned onions are rich in vitamin C and carotene, and mainly supplement the vitamins needed by the human body daily. Purple-skinned onions contain a lot of quercetin, which is a natural anti-cancer substance, and also contain more allicin, so they are pungent, but they are good for human health.
Overall, onions are very cheap now. Wholesale is about 0.5 yuan per jin, and the market retail price is about 1.5 yuan per jin. Specifically, it depends on where you buy and which type you buy. As for white-skinned onions and purple-skinned onions, the two are easy to distinguish. If you want a good taste, you can buy white-skinned onions.