It is a traditional food in Mediterranean cuisine, it is recommended to eat it raw because it preserves its properties best that way. There are many varieties of onions among which stand out: - Spanish white - Spanish purple - Spanish sulfur yellow - Spanish giant - Sweet - French shallot - Italian red White onions are harvested in late spring and colored ones are harvested in late summer. It is rich in vitamins A, B1, C, and E, minerals and folic acid, which is the essence that irritates the eyes when we cut it; because of all this, it has tonic, diuretic, and purifying properties. It is also digestive, restorative, and appetizing. If we mix its juice with lemon and honey and drink it warm, it is a good remedy to relieve coughs and colds. It is recommended to store them in a cool and dry place, without light and not in the fridge so they do not lose their properties. A tip to avoid eye irritation when cutting them is to put them in the freezer for 10 minutes and not leave them too long because they lose their aroma and flavor.