In our pursuit of good health, understanding the benefits and risks of our dietary choices is essential. Among the many vegetables we encounter, onions often go underappreciated, overshadowed by their reputation for making people cry when they’re peeled. However, this kitchen staple is a nutritional powerhouse, offering many benefits that make it important to a healthy lifestyle.
Rich in antioxidants, onions are particularly beneficial for heart health. The outer layers, often discarded, are especially high in quercetin, a potent anti-inflammatory compound. Regular consumption of onions can contribute to lowering cholesterol levels, reducing blood pressure, and promoting overall cardiovascular well-being.
Onions are not just good for the inside; they’re a beauty secret in disguise. Onion juice is celebrated for its skincare benefits. Its abundance of vitamins and antioxidants can help brighten the skin, reduce dark spots, and even out skin tone. With consistent use, it may also enhance blood circulation, leaving skin looking firm, youthful, and rejuvenated. For those looking for natural solutions to skincare, onions are an unexpected but effective ally.
The benefits don’t stop at the bulb. Onion peels, often overlooked, are rich in nutrients too. They can be brewed into teas to support the immune system, soothe sore throats, or even promote hair growth.
Incorporating onions into your daily routine, particularly through meals, offers a wealth of advantages.
M&P Engineering is a leading manufacturer and supplier of food processing equipment, and our most popular machine is the Large Onion Peeling machine.
M&P’s Large Onion Peeling machine uses self-adjusting floating knives to top, tail, and peel onions of 45mm to 115mm diameter. The machine is easy to operate due to its simplistic mechanism and design and, thanks to the dry peeling process the product remains in pristine condition once it has been peeled.
Onions come in a wide range of shapes and colours, and common onions grow in 3 different colours: red, white, and yellow, each having their own characteristics. Different onions can come in different sizes too, but for M&P’s Onion Peeling Machine that isn’t a problem. Red onions and shallots are particularly hard to handle, due to their irregular shape and size, but with our equipment, the process couldn’t be easier.
M&P Engineering also offers a wide range of food processing machinery in addition to onion peeling machines, including our freshcut machinery: the Carousel Grid Cutting machine and the Radish Top & Tailer.
To learn more about us and our machines, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our team today. Call us on +44 (0)161 872 8378 or contact us here.