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Wedge Onion

Wedge onion refers to onion cut into wedges, typically from a common bulb onion used as a vegetable in cooking. Onions have a pungent flavor raw and become sweeter when cooked.

Beneficial properties

contains antioxidant compounds source of fiber supports flavor with low calories contains sulfur compounds

Nutritional highlights

Onions provide vitamin C, small amounts of folate and vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber, along with sulfur-containing phytochemicals such as thiosulfinates and flavonoids like quercetin.

Caution. Raw onion may trigger heartburn or worsen symptoms in some people with reflux or IBS.

Conditions it helps with

Heartburn / GERD
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Heartburn & Reflux
Includes: Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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IBS
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IBS / Sensitive Gut
Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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