For many it is the queen of kitchen. Inevitable in the home pantry, it is among the most renowned products of the Italian territory. Held in a purple-hued dress, its aroma often puts our eyes to the test. We are talking about the red onions. Not of any one but of the Tropea onion. So precious that it was decided to organize a party all for her!
Not just any party
It is neither a festival nor a common village festival. It's called a party. A term used not to add English to our language. And not even to be supported. But to better convey the idea of a event in which the onion is the protagonist in its many facets. So specific Paul Pecoraro, main organizer of the celebration. It seems that it is no longer time to limit yourself to a simple local fair. In fact, the goal is bring the onion of Tropea to cross the borders of its territoriality.
And to do so it seems essential to "dream big". Open your mind, be broad-minded so as to promote international knowledge of an all-Italian product. So that's why among the guests to the party there are cooks but also farmers, barmen, winemakers, bakers and many others. But that is not all! If the onion undoubtedly makes us think of the food and wine sector, it is also true that this product crosses over into many other areas. Then you will understand why the event is attended by experts in cosmetics, fashion, medicine, art and literature. Which is enough for us to get an idea of the interdisciplinary relationships of a single product. An opportunity not to be missed that will be held on the dates between 26 and 28 April in the splendid setting of Tropea.
Tropea onion, are you sure you know everything?
Typical product of the Tyrrhenian belt Calabrese, the red onion is aesthetically characterized by its color. An almost purple casing encloses a vegetable with a unique flavor. Unlike the other varieties of onions, that of Tropea is gentler on the palate thanks to the sugars present in it. A delicate aroma due to a typical microclimate of this place. The sea, the specificity of the land and the balance of a mild temperature between winter and summer. A delicacy known in the past. The Phoenicians were importers of it. But also the Romans who used it as a useful medical remedy.
And indeed the ancients had seen us for a long time. Tropea onion is indeed rich in anthocyanins. It is substances responsible for the reddish color found in numerous other foods, purple cabbage to name one. But there is more. In fact, anthocyanins have many other properties: antioxidants, blood pressure reducers, anticancer. A knowledge that in history passed through several popular beliefs. So it was advised a good red onion juice to prevent hair loss and the formation of skin spots. But also to soothe the burning of insect bites. Particular curiosities that make us understand how much the Tropea onion is a real benefit for the palate but also for the whole body!
