Onion

The onion originated in Asia, the first written record appeared in Mesopotamia (now part of Iraq) dated 2400 BC. It spread throughout the world and was for centuries regarded as a poor person's fare, eaten raw with a chunk of bread. Popular varieties are of cooking onions and are available all year round, thanks to modern storage methods. Nutritional Facts: Fat-free Saturated fat-free Sodium-free Cholesterol-free Low in calories A good source of vitamin C