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Question #13220
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onion peel colour - #13220

Nikhil

I am really confused about something that’s been bothering me. Last week, I was chopping onions for dinner, and I noticed that the onion peel colour seemed kinda different than what I usually see. Normally, I’m used to those light yellowish peels, but this one was much darker, almost a deep brown, and it got me thinking. Could it mean anything about the onion inside? Like, is the onion safe to eat? I mean, I’ve heard that sometimes the peel colour can indicate ripeness or how good the onion is, but isn’t that just for certain types? Also, I did a quick check online about onion peel colour variations, and some sites said it doesn't matter at all, while others were suggesting that a darker peel might mean stronger flavor or even spoilage? I really don’t want to poison myself or anything, but I also hate wasting food. Has anyone else noticed crazy onion peel colour changes? What should I be looking out for? Are there any health risks associated with eating onions with different peel colours? It’s just so confusing!

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