cooking onions

Random

so i got a bag of these from tesco. only noticed the "cooking" bit when i got home. what's the different between these and normal white onions? they look and taste the same.

is it just a marketing thing?

i like lamp

I dont know about anybody else but unfortunately i can't see what 'these' are. Is there meant to be a picture?

Random

sorry, here's the image

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I would think they are pretty much the same as "salad potatoes" if you know what I mean. Cut one up, try it out on a salad and let us know :P

Probably a lower quality onion maybe? I only ever buy the big large onions, not as big as spanish onions though. I used to use these and I didn't notice any difference at all. Only used them in cooking though...

Random

they tasted the same to me ... made my eyes water a bit more when cooking them but that could be all in my head.

lost in my own head

They are a little stronger than salad onions, but other than that they are the same, I actually use them in cooking and salads, (I'm a bit strange though). but there really isn't much of a difference.

JackieO

What are people's opinions on onions in general?

Personally, I think red onions should only be used for cooking purposes and not eaten raw. This is purely from my experience of the acidity of eating them raw - some onions on the other hand can taste very sweet so not sure if there is a lot of sugar in varieties such as spanish onions.

Then there are spring onions. Again, I think these should only be eating when in season locally. THe mexican ones available year round in the supermarkets seems to be very acidic.

What are peoples thoughts on this?

BTW - I would assume when it says salad onions on the bag it just means onions for eating as opposed to those for setting in the garden but thats just my opinion. I'm not really aware of specific varieties of yellow onions available.

WHite onions are different - they are completely white and you don't really see them too often.

Supercell

I read that as round shallots tbh
I never bothered with them before, but i have a few ideas now thanks after reading about the taste.

lost in my own head

I find the red onions are better for cooking, as they seem to bring out a better flavour, but my 4 year old disagrees, if I have some chopped up and turn my head for a moment she's right there sneaking a bit off. strangely enough she doesn't like any other kind not even spring onions. (she's a bit strange, like her mommy, )

El_Dangeroso

From a nutritional point of view, onions are great. They have a special type of fibre (oligofructose) that gives food to your good bacteria who in turn ferment it into butyrate, a fat that is very anti-inflammatory and is good at helping to prevent colon cancer.

Is there a more tantalising smell in the world than that of cooking onions? The apartment below me were tormenting me with the smell earlier.

JackieO

Thanks Temple - thats good to know they are good for you.

I agree - the smell of frying onions is amazing.

boodlesdoodles

A tip I learned recently is to soak raw sliced red onion in cold water for 10 or 15mins then you pat them dry and add to your salad. The soaking removes a lot of the acidity and the onions have a milder flavour. Personally, I love all onions :P

i like lamp

red onions FOR THE WIN!! cooked or uncooked....nyom nyom:pac: :pac: :pac: :pac: :pac:

Dotcomdolly

When I was in Spain I noticed the onions there were much milder, could happily eat them raw....

rubadub

Reign Red Dealer wrote: »

Probably a lower quality onion maybe? .

lost in my own head wrote: »

They are a little stronger than salad onions,

Yes, they seem lower quality and stronger. I eat them raw or cooked. I like the small size as I might only have a bit of one in a sandwich or burger.

Temple_Grandin wrote: »

They have a special type of fibre (oligofructose) that gives food to your good bacteria who in turn ferment it into butyrate, a fat that is very anti-inflammatory and is good at helping to prevent colon cancer.

I have a book on psoriasis/leaky gut and it was especially recommending raw onions.