How well do you know your onions?

Onions and their flavourful relatives feature prominently in cuisines across the globe, with a history of cultivation that goes back thousands of years. Onion recipes have even been found on the cuneiform tablets of Ancient Babylonia. So, what is happening under the skin of this many-layered bulb to make it such a versatile and essential ingredient?

An episode of the Every Bite podcast, hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, titled "How well do you know your onions?" was published on February 7, 2025 and runs 28 minutes.

February 7, 2025 ·28m · Every Bite

Summary

Onions and their flavourful relatives feature prominently in cuisines across the globe, with a history of cultivation that goes back thousands of years. Onion recipes have even been found on the cuneiform tablets of Ancient Babylonia. So, what is happening under the skin of this many-layered bulb to make it such a versatile and essential ingredient?

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