Keys of Lincolnshire grow, package and market a wide variety of Onions. Varieties include the Brown, Red, White, Pickle and the new uniquely grown “Pink” Onion.
Benefiting from the fertile light and sandy land, onions grow very well allowing us high quality and consistent yields. Long-term availability is ensured by us growing a large tonnage and working with other local producers we can always provide a constant supply all throughout the year.
As well as the intense flavours onions provide, evidence suggests that onions have many medicinal properties, for example effectiveness against the common cold, heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. They also contain anti-inflammatory, anticholesterol, anticancer, and antitoxidant components such as quercetin.
BROWN ONIONS
These are the most common type of onion and are characterised by a light brown skin and white flesh. As a strong tasting onion it can be boiled, steamed and fried and used in the preparation of many dishes, soups and sauces.
RED ONIONS
As with brown onions, there is a great variety and shape among red onions, but all are characterised by theirpurple-red skins and red stained flesh. They usually have a milder and sweeter flavour than the brown onions and are popular in salads because of their attractive colour.
WHITE ONIONS
These are usually medium to large onions with a white outer skin and white flesh. They are usually the most pungent tasting of all the onions and can be used for general cookery purposes.
PICKLE/BABY ONIONS
Pickle onions are smaller than the other varieties, hence their name as they are the variety used for “Pickled Onions”. As they are smaller yet taste similar to the brown onions they are often used in the ready meal industry or put whole in stews and casseroles.
PINK ONIONS
We are the first and only commercial grower of the unique Pink Onion in Britain. Careful research and breeding development has taken place over many years to be able to grow and supply a new variety. The flavour is intense, sweeter than an ordinary brown onion and has a wonderful aftertaste. It is extremely attractive and can be used in many food preparations but is likely to be most popular in salads and exotic cuisine.
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Brown |
Red |
White |
Pickle |
Pink |
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Availability: |
All year |
All year |
To order |
All year |
All year |
Packing: |
Any Format |
Any Format |
Any Format |
Any Format |
Any Format |
Sizes/grades: |
40-60mm,60-80mm, 80+ |
40-60mm,60-80mm, 80+ |
40-60mm,60-80mm, 80+ |
40-60mm,60-80mm, 80+ |
40-60mm,60-80mm, 80+ |