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Why Is Indian Onion So Popular Till Now

23 Jun 2022

Indian Onion is a famous type of Onion that is grown for centuries in Indian and South Asian Cuisine. Indian Onion is available in both white and brown varieties, it's popularly known for its nutty flavor, delicious taste, and pleasant aroma. Indian Onion is different from other aromatic long-grain rice varieties.

Indians love Onion, it is their staple food and they enjoy delicious, earthy and aromatic rice based dishes. Onion is an essential food around the world, not only in India, from South America to Southeast Asian countries, and is a mainstay of our agricultural livelihoods, helping the economy to prosper.

Well, in recent years there have been many theories about 'Onion and health' and it is now widely believed that due to its glycemic index it can cause weight gain, raise high blood sugar levels. However, according to several studies, Asian communities consume rice daily and there are no health problems associated with a high carbohydrate diet. Let's thank our genetics and feel sorry for every morsel of Onion we love.

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