Roscoff onion (pink onion) – Roosasipuli
Allium cepa
Amaryllidaceae family
Roscoff onion is a bright colored version of yellow onion. It is reddish in color and slightly smaller in size. It has antibiotic effects and contains high concentrations of flavonoids. In addition, pink onion is an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C.
Roscoff onion has a sweet and mild taste. It is best eaten raw. Onions can be used in cooking all year round thanks to their good shelf life. Onions are a delicious basis for cooking and many recipes start with sauteing onions. Roscoff onion is perfect for tomato salad, with roots in the oven or in a vegetable wok.