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Baby Onion

Allium cepa Allergen-Free
Baby Onion

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Amaryllidaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Late Spring - Early Summer
  • Source Onion plant

¿Qué es Baby Onion?

Small, immature onions harvested early, known for their milder flavor and tender texture, often used whole or halved.

¿A qué sabe Baby Onion?

Baby Onion tiene un sabor mild, sweet, pungent (less than mature), slightly sulfurous con aromas aromatic, pungent (milder), earthy.

Taste
Mild, Sweet, Pungent (less than mature), Slightly sulfurous
Texture
Crisp (raw), Tender, Succulent, Juicy (cooked)
Aroma
Aromatic, Pungent (milder), Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 25g (1 medium baby onion)
Calories40 kcal
Total Fat0.1g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein1.1g
Total Carbohydrate9.3g
Dietary Fiber1.7g
Total Sugars4.2g
Calcium23mg
Iron0.2mg
Potassium146mg

El Secreto del Chef

Blanching baby onions in boiling water for 30 seconds makes them much easier to peel.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Baby Onion

El mejor sustituto para Baby Onion es Shallots, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar mild, sweet flavor and tender texture when cooked.

Sustitutos para Baby Onion con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Shallots Mejor 1:1 Similar mild, sweet flavor and tender texture when cooked.
Pearl Onions 1:1 Very similar, often used interchangeably, same size and flavor profile.
Small Yellow Onion (quartered) 1:1 by volume More pungent, but provides onion flavor and can be caramelized.
Scallions (white parts) 1:1 by volume Milder, sweeter, but lacks the same bulbous texture when cooked whole.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Baby Onion

Look for firm, dry onions with no sprouts or soft spots.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Baby Onion?

  • Roasted Meats
  • Stews
  • Pickling
  • Cream Sauces
  • Thyme
  • Balsamic Vinegar

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Baby Onion?

Mild, Sweet, Pungent (less than mature), Slightly sulfurous Aromatic, Pungent (milder), Earthy

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Baby Onion?

El mejor sustituto es Shallots (1:1). Similar mild, sweet flavor and tender texture when cooked.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Baby Onion?

Look for firm, dry onions with no sprouts or soft spots.

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