Pearl Onion
Selection Information
Usage: Pearl onions are found in many dishes such as stews and they pair well with potatoes.
Selection: Good-quality pearl onions will be a uniformly small size and have firm, clear skin with no bruises or blemishes. The coloring includes white, yellow and red varieties.
Avoid: Avoid product that is too big, is blemished or has spots that are soft or moldy.
Seasonal Information
Pearl onions are available year-round.
Pearl Onion Tips & Trivia
- Keep onions and potatoes away from fluorescent lighting, which turns them green.
- Onions and garlic have been cultivated for 6,000 years and have a strong reputation of curing or preventing many diseases.
- Pearl Onions are also commonly known as Scallions