Onions

The primary factor that determines onion sweetness is genetic, relating to the pyruvic acid level. The pyruvic acid content of storage onions ranges from 10-13%,… Read More »Why Do My Onions Taste Sweet?

Quercetin and its glucoside contents increased up to 120°C and then decreased at 150°C, whereas the sugar content continuously decreased with heating. All cultivars showed… Read More »Does Heat Destroy Quercetin In Onions?

Cooked Onions (1 cup, chopped) contains 6.8g total carbs, 5.4g net carbs, 9.4g fat, 0.8g protein, and 115 calories. Do cooked onions still have nutritional… Read More »What Is The Nutritional Value Of Cooked Onions?

Do onions turn to sugar when cooked? No, but the sugars come out and make them delicious. That’s what causes caramelization. Does cooked onions have… Read More »Do Onions Produce Sugar When Cooked?

The damp paper towel trick. According to a viral TikTok, placing a damp paper towel by your cutting board will draw the irritating gas away… Read More »How Do You Not Cry When Cutting Onions Tiktok?

It has to do with the sulfur gas the onion gives off when cut – it irritates the eyes, but the lenses protect them. Was… Read More »Why Do Some People Not Cry When Chopping Onions?

Summary: Chopping onions is usually associated with watery and stinging eyes. But after the onions are diced and the tears are dried, the vegetable pieces… Read More »Can Onions Turn Bitter?

Shallots have a milder taste and odor than onions, so shallots are more commonly eaten raw. Comparison chart. Onion Shallot Appearance Large and round. Yellow,… Read More »Are Small Onions Shallots?

Classical beef bourguignon is associated with pearl onions however many chefs substitute chopped onions or shallots. I have a strong preference for shallots in this… Read More »Can I Use Shallots Instead Of Pearl Onions In Beef Bourguignon?

The spring onion is an immature onion. It has a less pungent taste than a mature onion. They can be eaten raw or cooked. What… Read More »Can You Eat Immature Onions?