Vegetable | Vegan Gluten Free Low Calorie

Red Onion

Allium cepa Allergen-Free
red onion

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Amaryllidaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Onion bulb

Was ist Red Onion?

A variety of onion characterized by its purplish-red skin and distinctively milder, sweeter flavor than yellow onions.

"A culinary chameleon, adding both color and a gentle piquancy to dishes, especially when raw."

Wie schmeckt Red Onion?

Mild, slightly sweet, less pungent than yellow onions

Taste
Sweet-tart, Pungent
Texture
Crisp, Firm, Juicy
Aroma
Pungent, Aromatic
Acidity
Medium

Technical Metrics

Anthocyanin Content

High (Antioxidant Pigment)

Ideal Storage Temperature

45-55°F (Cool, Dry)

Sulfur Compounds

Lower than yellow/white onions

Nährwertangaben

Per 1 medium (110g)
Calories40 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1 g
Total Carbohydrate9 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars4 g
Calcium23 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium146 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

To reduce the pungency of raw red onion, slice it thinly and soak in ice water for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Red Onion Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Red Onion ist Yellow Onion, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Good for cooking, but less mild and lacks the color of red onion.

Ersatz für Red Onion mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Yellow Onion Am besten 1:1 Good for cooking, but less mild and lacks the color of red onion.
Shallots 1:1 Milder and sweeter, excellent for vinaigrettes or delicate dishes.
White Onion 1:1 Sharper, more pungent than red, but can work in cooked applications.
Scallions (green parts) 1:1 (sliced) Provides a mild, fresh onion flavor and vibrant green color for garnish.

Wie man Red Onion auswählt & lagert

Choose firm, heavy onions with dry, unblemished skin and no sprouts.

Womit passt Red Onion gut zusammen?

  • Salads
  • Sandwiches
  • Pickling
  • Tacos
  • Burgers
  • Grilling
  • Vinaigrettes

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Red Onion?

Mild, slightly sweet, less pungent than yellow onions Pungent, Aromatic

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Red Onion?

Der beste Ersatz ist Yellow Onion (1:1). Good for cooking, but less mild and lacks the color of red onion.

Wie wählt und lagert man Red Onion?

Choose firm, heavy onions with dry, unblemished skin and no sprouts.

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