Red, white, and yellow onions: which is healthier

At the market or in the store, you can see different varieties of onions – red, white, or yellow. Each of them has its own characteristics, flavor, and texture that make it ideal for different dishes.

The most common type in Ukraine is yellow onion. It has a sweetish, slightly spicy flavor. It is suitable for frying, boiling, caramelizing, and baking. This onion is well stored.

White onions have a mild and sweetish flavor. It has a delicate, crispy texture. This onion is ideal for salads, sauces, and marinades. It is not recommended for frying, as it can disintegrate. It is a seasonal vegetable available in spring and summer.

Red onions have a pungent, sour taste. It has a dense, crunchy texture. It is best suited for salads, sandwiches, and burgers. It is not recommended for prolonged cooking as it spoils quickly.

How to choose onions:

• Yellow onions: look for firm, dry-skinned bulbs.
• White onions: choose small, thin-skinned bulbs.
• Red onions: look for firm, bright purple skin onions.

Yellow onions can be stored for up to several months in a cool, dry place. White onions have a shorter shelf life and are best consumed within 1-2 weeks. Red onions also have a shorter shelf life and are best consumed within 1-2 weeks.

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