Context: Recently, Alibag’s white onion received the GI tag, to benefit farmers for their white onion.

What is unique about Alibaug’s White Onion?

• Alibaug is a coastal town in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. The soil of Alibaug taluka has low sulphur content.

• Due to this, onions here have low pungency, sweet taste, ‘no tear’ factor, low pyruvic acid, high protein, fat and fibre content, besides high antioxidant compounds (quercetin). 

• It boosts immunity, helps with insomnia, blood cleaning, blood pressure and heat-related ailments. 

White Onion

• White onion is a cultivar of dry onion which have a distinct light and mild flavour profile.

• Much like red onions, they have a high sugar and low sulphur content.

• They have a relatively short shelf life.

• They are used in a variety of dishes.

Health Benefits

• White onions feed the gut bacteria and uplift digestive health.

• It is known to work as a natural blood thinning agent.

• Combat inflammation, diminish triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels.

• It helps to control blood sugar spikes.

• It also inhibits the growth of tumour cells and protect against cancer.