Q&A for How to Remove the Strong Sharp Taste or Smell from Onions

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    Are there types of onions that are "less fragrant"?
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    Yes, any of the variety of "sweet onions" are less pungent and bitter.
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    I have gastroesophageal reflux disease and should avoid onions because they are acidic. How do I remove the acidity from the onions?
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    Try peeling the onions needed and submerge them in cold water for 10 minutes. When done with the rinse, use the onions as you would use them for the recipe.
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    Are Vidalia onions strong in flavor/scent?
    Community Answer
    Yes, they do have a strong scent and flavor but they are not as harsh or bitter tasting as yellow onions are.
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    I'm cooking onions, but the smell is not going away. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    It takes a little while for the sulfuric acid to cook out. It will go away, though.
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    I love raw red onions but as soon as I start cutting them I get complaints about the strong fumes.what to do?
    Allison Schick
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    Try submerging the onion in water while cooking it. The fumes will be trapped in the water instead of escaping into the air.
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    How to temper onion once it’s in chicken salad?
    Clheart
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    If you've already added the onion to the salad it's too late to temper it, unless you want to go through it and pick out each piece by hand.
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    How do I reduce minimize tears during onion cutting?
    Hayli Fuller
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    You could put a bowl of water close to the onion, or you could freeze it before you cut it.
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