Nutrition
Dietary Fibre
supports heart health
Vitamin C
supports a healthy immune system
Manganese
supports energy metabolism
Onions
Make the most of your fruit! Learn how to select, prep, and protect your farm-fresh produce.
How do you prepare onions?
Red onions are most often used in salads, salsas, and other raw preparations for their color and relatively mild flavor. Peel away the papery outside layer of skin, then slice or chop as required. Yellow onions are considered all-purpose and best for cooking. Peel away the papery outside layer of skin, then slice or chop as required. To remove the smell of onions, rub hands and equipment with lemon juice or salt if needed. Mild/sweet onions are ideal for salads and other fresh or lightly cooked dishes. Peel away the papery outside layer of skin, then slice or chop as required. White onions are considered all-purpose similar to yellow onions with a slightly milder flavor. Peel away the papery outside layer of skin, then slice or chop as required.
How do you store onions?
Store whole unpeeled onions in a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated place for up to 4 weeks. Properly refrigerated, chopped or sliced onions can be stored in a sealed container for 7 to 10 days.