Key Information

• Red onion is purplish-red on its skins with white flesh tinged with red. It adds a distinct flavour to many dishes. They are often consumed raw, grilled, lightly sautéed with other foods, or added as a decoration to salads. It tends to lose its colours when cooked.<p>Health benefits:
• • Reduce blood pressure
• • Help detoxify the body
• • Prevent cardiovascular disease

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Preparation

• Ways to enjoy:
• • Sliced: As tasty toppings for your hamburger
• • Chopped: Tasty raw ingredients in salsa or stuffing
• • Cooked: Healthy vegetable side dish

Storage

• • Best stored in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated place
• • Store it in an open basket, bamboo steamer, mesh bag or netted bag
• • Avoid leaving onions in plastic bags as it will rot due to poor ventilation
• • Avoid storing in refrigerator as it will turn mushy and rot due to moisture within the space
• • Absorb moisture easily, hence if temperature or humidity is too high, it may start to sprout or rot