Onions

Assortment of different types of onions in the produce section.

As a produce clerk, it’s important to know your products. Dry onions are the most common type in supermarkets, grown to maturity with large bulbs and dry skins. All items in this course are part of the Allium family, known for their pungent flavors. Though related, dry onions, green onions, and leeks each have different storage and display needs.

This course has the following objectives:

• Become familiar with the top selling varieties of both conventional and organic onions
• Learn the appearance, seasonal availability, taste profile and uses of onions
• Understand proper storage and handling of onions as well as quality standards

Course Duration: 13m