{"id":8332,"date":"2023-09-26T18:18:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T18:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookingwithdia.com\/?p=8332"},"modified":"2023-09-26T18:18:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T18:18:59","slug":"keep-onions-fresh-and-flavourful-up-to-one-year-how-to-store-them-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookingwithdia.com\/everyday-meals\/keep-onions-fresh-and-flavourful-up-to-one-year-how-to-store-them-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep onions fresh and flavourful up to one year &#8211; how to store them explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Food poisoning: Expert gives advice on safe food storage<\/h3>\n<p>As autumn approaches, more people will be cooking stews, soups and other hearty recipes as comfort dinners during the upcoming colder seasons, in which onions will likely be a key ingredient.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Onions are a very useful vegetable to have stored as they are super versatile, but allium vegetables can easily begin to spoil, mould and liquefy if stored in the incorrect manner.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It may seem like common sense to keep onions in the vegetable drawer of your fridge, but onions produce ethylene gas, a growing hormone that can cause them and other food stored with it to begin ripening much more quickly if not stored properly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, there is some very easy food storage advice in order to help you knock some money off your shopping bill as well as help the environment by reducing food waste.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sarah Jampel, a recipe developer from Bon App\u00e9tit has explained on their website the correct way to store onions and joked she can make them \u201clast longer than your most recent relationships.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>Keep potatoes \u2018fresh and delicious\u2019 for much longer &#8211; where to store them<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>How to store whole onions<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/how-to-store-onions-4979870.jpg?r=1695749986817\"><\/p>\n<p>Sarah explained she had one essential rule for storing onions, and that is they should be stored in something \u201ccool, dark and dry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She explained that it is essential to keep onions away from lots of moisture and light, as both will cause onions to either mould or sprout. Sarah said: \u201cStow your storage onions (red, yellow, and white as well as shallots and the diminutive pearl and cippoline) in a dry, well-ventilated basket, bin, or large bowl.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKeep them out of the sun and in a cool but not freezing locale with some air circulation. I keep mine in the cabinet with all of my baking dishes, but in the future I aspire to buy crates\u2019 worth and stow them in a garage or cellar.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whole onion bulbs should not left in freezing conditions. If stored between zero to four Celsius should last one year, while onions stored between 25 Celsius and 31 should last up to eight months. Otherwise, they will last several weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Three staple ingredients to store with your avocado to keep fruit &#8216;green'[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Storage solution for honey keeps it fresh with an &#8216;indefinite&#8217; shelf life[REVEAL ] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Best place to store carrots explained &#8211; how to them fresher for much longer[INSIGHT ] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n<h2>How to store chopped onions<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/store-onions-4979872.jpg?r=1695749986907\"><\/p>\n<p>Onions that have been cut will not last long but should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge to help them keep fresh for around a week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sarah explained: \u201cStore them in an airtight container (preferably a glass one, as plastic will absorb odour) to decrease oxidation, moisture absorption, and stinkiness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs long as you\u2019re going to be cooking the onions, rather than using them raw as a topping or condiment, where texture is vital, you can store them in the freezer for several months.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow Daily Express US on\u00a0Facebook\u00a0and Twitter\u00a0@ExpressUSNews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/food\/1817069\/how-to-store-onions-to-keep-fresh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food poisoning: Expert gives advice on safe food storage As autumn approaches, more people will be cooking stews, soups and other hearty recipes as comfort dinners during the upcoming colder seasons, in which onions will likely be a key ingredient.&nbsp; 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