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Onion originated in Central Asia over 5000 years ago, with Turkmenistan and Iran being its core origins. Local ancestors were the first to collect and cultivate wild onions, using them as food and medicinal plants. Subsequently, onions spread along the path of civilization and were introduced to ancient Egypt around 3200 BC. They were revered as sacred objects and used as burial objects and food for pyramid workers. Later, onions were introduced to ancient Greece and Rome through Persia, used for fitness and soldier supplies, and then spread to various parts of Europe with the expansion of the Roman Empire. During the Age of Discovery, Columbus brought onions to America, gradually spreading them around the world. Although there is controversy in the academic community about the time when onions were introduced to China, they can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty, when they were introduced to Macau and Guangdong by Europeans, and gradually spread throughout the country in the early 20th century. Nowadays, China has become the country with the highest onion production in the world. This crop, which originated from Central Asia, has been spread for thousands of years and has already integrated into the food culture of various countries, becoming an indispensable home cooked ingredient.