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

O Que É 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."

Qual o Sabor de 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

Informação Nutricional

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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Red Onion

O melhor substituto para Red Onion é Yellow Onion, usado na proporção de 1:1. Good for cooking, but less mild and lacks the color of red onion.

Substitutos para Red Onion com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Yellow Onion Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Red Onion

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Red Onion?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Red Onion?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Red Onion?

O melhor substituto é Yellow Onion (1:1). Good for cooking, but less mild and lacks the color of red onion.

Como escolher e armazenar Red Onion?

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

Receitas Usando Red Onion

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55 House Salad

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