Category: Vegetables

The Bitterness In Onions They found nine groups of sulfur compounds in the juice which the researchers called as allithiolanes. These allithiolanes seem to form spontaneously when onions are damaged, cut or juiced. These were also identified in leeks and a group was found in garlic as well. Why does my onion taste bitter? Summary: […]

Onions are a staple in every kitchen—whether they’re caramelized and used to top a burger or cooked underneath your Sunday roast—onions are a flavor powerhouse. They are sweet, savory, and pungent all at once, adding extra depth to any dish. What does onion taste like? They can be sweet or sour, soft or crisp, tangy […]

Allow us to explain. Onions are members of the allium family, a genus of pungent plants that also includes garlic, leeks, chives, ramps, and hundreds of other species. What makes onion pungent? So, what is going on? Onions have a unique chemistry with molecules that contain a whole lot of sulphuric compounds. Sulphur is responsible […]

The Good Scents Company Information Listings Odor Descriptors for onion flavor: Musty, mustard, onion, garlic, mushroom, coffee and savory nuances FL methyl propyl trisulfide odor: Sulfureous, onion, garlic, green, metallic and clean with a cooked scallion nuance flavor: Onion, garlic, fresh and metallic with a cheese nuance What does a smell of onions mean? A […]

Raw – If you leave onions uncooked, their flavor will be sharp and pungent, and their texture will be crisp and crunchy. Raw red onions are especially good in salads. You can remove some of their astringent flavor by soaking them in cold water before adding them to the dish. How do you describe the […]

An onion is a round vegetable with a brown skin that grows underground. It has many white layers on its inside which have a strong, sharp smell and taste. Will you chop an onion up for me? It is made with fresh minced meat, cooked with onion and a rich tomato sauce. How would you […]

Overall, garlic has a flavour profile of animalic, onion, herbaceous, pungent with slight sulfurous notes. What is the taste of a garlic? What Does Garlic Taste Like? Garlic has a unique, pungent flavor that borders on spicy when raw and nutty when cooked. Sulfur compounds, including diallyl disulfide, contribute to its mustard-y flavor profile. What […]

Fresh onions are firm and smooth. If your onion or other vegetable feels soft, squishy, or slimy, it is beginning to turn. Finally, fresh onions emit an onion smell, while bad onions emit a foul or rotten odor. What should I look for when buying onions? When you buy onions, be sure to look for […]

To spot a yellow onion that has gone bad, evaluate it by looking at it. If its exterior has any strange color changes such as dark spots or discoloration, it could have gone bad. If there is a stench in its smell, or the texture is slimy or soft, and obviously if there is mold, […]

Onions that are mildly affected are safe to eat, as long as the onion is firm and the moldy area can be removed. Peel off the affected layers, cut an inch around the black portion, and wash the unaffected portion. What part of an onion should you not cut? root endThe root end has a […]

Onions contain fructans, which are soluble fibers that may cause bloating. Fructans also occur in garlic, leek, agave, wheat, and a range of other gas-producing foods. Even in small quantities, onions and garlic can cause bloating and other digestive issues. Do onions cause gas and bloating? Additionally, some people are sensitive or intolerant to other […]

So, you have an onion or two that you bought from the grocery store, that have now sprouted in the pantry. And you’re wondering, “Can I plant these sprouted onions and regrow a new, fresh onion?” In short the answer is, YES! You can plant a sprouted onion and grow a new one. How do […]

Brown onions Usually too strong to be eaten raw, the brown onion should be cooked with medium to medium-high heat to bring out its sweetness. Can you eat a brown onion? While not appealing, this layer is not an indication that the whole onion is bad, and it is not dangerous to the rest of […]

Conclusion. Onions go brown inside when the flesh has been infected by a bacteria or fungus, usually getting in through the leaves at the top of the onion. It is normal for only one layer to be affected, and the rest of the onion should be safe to cookto cookA cuisine is a style of […]

Chopping onions is usually associated with watery and stinging eyes. But after the onions are diced and the tears are dried, the vegetable pieces can sometimes develop an unpleasant bitter taste. What happens if you eat an onion thats gone bad? Although, onions aren’t overly or extremely dangerous, even if have gone bad. Despite some […]

Rotten, or spoiled, onions will have a noticeably ‘off’ aroma, much like rotting compost. The sweet hint of caramelisation will be gone, in its place will be a sour decaying smell. This smell is unavoidable and breath-takingly pungent. What do rotting onions smell like? Smell the onion Onions are aromatics that have strong smells even […]

They can be eaten raw, sautéed, roasted, marinated or grilled. Onions add layers of flavor and nutrition to your meals. Cooking with onions just got easier with this list: Use raw onion in salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, homemade salsas and relishes for unmatched flavor and crispness. How do you start eating onions? Many kids are […]

One serving of onion contains 45 calories. The average American eats almost 18.8 pounds of fresh and storage type onions every year. To keep up, that’s 350 semi-truck loads of onions per day! The country that eats the most onions per capita is Libya, where each person eats about 66.8 lbs of onions every year. […]

Onions are a vegetable cultivated and consumed by humans. It’s estimated humans have been growing and eating onions for at least 7,000 years. Onions are the bulb of several different species of plants in the genus Allium. Onions are also known as the bulb onion or the common onion. Why are onions good for you […]

Onions as a folk remedy Fact checks by Snopes, The Wall Street Journal and The Associated Press found no scientific evidence that onions filter the air. “There is no scientific evidence that a cut raw onion absorbs germs or rids the air of toxins/poisons,” the National Onion Association says on its website. What does onion […]