Tag: Onion

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 […]

Onion is called ‘krishnaval’ because of its shapes of conch shell and chakra. Both are weapons of the Lord Shri Krishna. What is the symbol of Krishna? Krishna is often depicted wearing a peacock-feather wreath or crown, and playing the bansuri (Indian flute). In this form, he is usually shown standing with one leg bent […]

In a video response to @xxbaileyelizabethxx chopping onions, Sally, aka @cerealeatingghost, explained that the acid in onions is naturally attracted to the nearest water source, which usually happens to be my tear ducts as I’m meal prepping salads or whipping up a creamy bowl of pasta for dinner. Why onions are put in water? Want […]

In South India, especially in rural areas of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, onion is still known as Krishnaval. The meaning of saying this Krishnaval is that when the onion is cut vertically, it is cut in the shape of a conch, whereas if it is cut crosswise, then it is cut in a circle. Why […]

Apart from that, according to some Ayurvedic experts, the use of onion and other Tamasic foods must be avoided as they can cause mental and physical dullness. However, the extracts of garlic have often been used as potent medicine to treat several ailments and thus garlic is considered to be Rajasic as per its gunas. […]

Onions are acidic in every form and variety. Whether raw, cut, red, yellow, Green, or white, all onions are acidic in nature. Because onions pH level is 5 to 5.8 depending on cooked or raw onions. As onions pH is less than 7, so onions are acidic. Is onion a base or acid? acidicNote that […]

02/4​Types of foods according to Ayurveda However, what makes onion- Tamasic and Garlic-Rajasic is their unique pungent strong taste and flavour, which can stimulate the production of bile and heat in the body. In fact, it is also believed that these foods can also stimulate sedative effects in the body. How onion is Tamasic? Onions […]

Devout bhakti-yogis of the Hare Krishna tradition choose a vegetarian diet that also includes the avoidance of onion and garlic. Is onion a symbol of Krishna? Onion is called ‘krishnaval’ because of its shapes of conch shell and chakra. Both are weapons of the Lord Shri Krishna. Which religion Cannot eat onion? Among the pure-vegetarians, […]

Among the pure-vegetarians, there’s a special category known as Jains. It’s known to everyone that Jains don’t even eat vegetables that grow underground for example onion and garlic. But have you ever thought, why is it so? Jainism is an extremely non-violent religion. What religions not eat onions? Strict Jains do not eat root vegetables […]