How different are onions in taste? When is it good to use yellow onions, as opposed to Vidalia onions, etc?

Question

There are so many different kinds, is the flavor in onions really that Different?

Answer 1

Red onions (Bermudas) contain more sugar than white or yellow onions, and they tend to be very mild and sweet, but they don't keep very well. Use them when you can get them in season.

There's not much difference between white and yellow onions. The Walla Walla sweets, and Vidalia onions are typically grano/granex variety onions. The reason why they're sweet is that there's very little sulfur in the soil where they're grown; those varieties are nothing special anywhere else.

When onions grow rapidly - lots of rain - they tend to be very mild. If they grow slowly - during a dry spell - they tend to be very hot. To a limited degree, you can see this, because when they have plenty of water, the "rings" will be thick, and when they don't, the rings will be thin, and the taste very hot.

Mostly, it's a matter of trying to suss out which is *currently* the best among the types of onions your greengrocer has. A good white or yellow onion will beat a poor red onion, every time, and vice versa.

Answer 2

definite, you could substitute with the different type on onion. Vidalia's are sweeter then different onions. one thank you to 'regulate' for the synthetic is to cut/decrease/mince (despite your recipe demands) your onion, and then sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar on the onions and permit take a seat for 5 to ten minutes. which will enable the onion to soak up the wonder of the sugar. you could then the two rinse and drain the onions or use them as they are with the sugar nevertheless on them. Now additionally you need to use the purple onions that are milder, yet not sweeter then the vidalia and does not require further sugar, and the purple could additionally provide further coloration on your dish. desire this has helped. satisfied trip's to you.

Answer 3

I like the taste of vidalias in most everything with the exception of purples for salads. It all depends on your particular taste preferences.

Answer 4

Vidallia onions are mild and sweet.Good in salads etc. for example.
Yellow onions are better for cooking as they are stronger.Good for soups,meats etc.
Purple onions are also mild and good in salads,coleslaw etc.
Depends on how strong an onion taste you like.

Answer 5

yes some differants like red ones are alittle hotter in taste really depends on what you like but they do change how foods taste but you can use what ever you have on hand it will not hurt anything