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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

O Que É Baby Onion?

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

Qual o Sabor de Baby Onion?

Baby Onion tem um sabor mild, sweet, pungent (less than mature), slightly sulfurous com aromas de 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

Informação 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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Baby Onion

O melhor substituto para Baby Onion é Shallots, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar mild, sweet flavor and tender texture when cooked.

Substitutos para Baby Onion com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Shallots Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Baby Onion

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Baby Onion?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Baby Onion?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Baby Onion?

O melhor substituto é Shallots (1:1). Similar mild, sweet flavor and tender texture when cooked.

Como escolher e armazenar Baby Onion?

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

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