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White onions are the traditional choice in Mexican salsas and ceviche for their crisp, clean flavor.
Overview
Global · year-round · vegetables
A mild, crisp onion with white skin and sharp flavor when raw, used in Mexican and Southwestern cuisines.
Global
Origin
year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
vegetables
Category
Flavor Profile
Sharppungentcrisp
Storage Tips
Store at room temperature in cool, dark place up to 1 month. More moisture-sensitive than yellow onions.
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How to Cook with White Onion
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Use raw in pico de gallo and ceviche. Dice fine for mirepoix. Caramelize like yellow onion.
Substitutes
Yellow onion, shallot, red onion
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of White Onion
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0.1
carbs
9.8
fiber
1.8
protein
1.2
calories
42
Quick Facts
Categoryvegetables
OriginGlobal
Seasonyear-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Contains quercetin and sulfur compounds. Slightly milder than yellow onion but similar nutritional profile.
White Onion Photos
3 photos showcasing White Onion in its many forms
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White Onion
vegetables
OriginGlobal
Seasonyear-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Sharppungentcrisp
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