Along with garlic, leeks and chives, the onion is a member of the allium family and one of the few vegetables best stored without refrigeration. Although raw onion as a relatively long shelf-life, the dehydrated form lasts even longer. However, dried, chopped onion, readily rehydrates when introduced to liquids, namely soups, stews, chutneys and pickling brine. The common onion is a bulbous vegetable and herb with a very long history of cultivation. It was particularly valued by the ancient Egyptians, not only as food fit for pharaohs and the gods but also for the common man. In fact, according to the writings of Herodotus, the Greek historian known as the Father of History, the Egyptians paid out nine tons of gold to secure enough onions to feed the workers building the pyramids. Dried, chopped onion has a milder flavor than fresh, but offers a convenient option for long-term storage. Dehydrated onion also eliminates the "crying" factor that slicing into the fresh bulb invokes. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS PLEASE NOTE:your items will arrive with stickers in compliance with California Proposition 65.
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