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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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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