Onions can last for months without going off if kept away from one kitchen item
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For those wondering why their onions keep going off too quickly - it's time to rethink where you're storing them. Many chuck their veggies into the fridge drawer or leave them out on counters, but these spots can lead to loathsome sprouting and even mould. Karen Lamar, storage whizz from Organic Cotton Mart, dishes out the truth: "The rule of thumb for storing whole onions is to keep them in a place that's cool, dry, and dark. One of the main reasons that onions go bad is that they sprout.".
Contrary to what some might think, stashing onions in the fridge is a no-no; their penchant for absorbing moisture hopscotches up in humidity, leading to a sad, mushy fate. Light has a similar joy-killing effect, fostering bitter-tasting growths when onions are left on countertops.
To hit the flavour jackpot and prolong the life of your onions, Lamar guides us towards a dark cupboard, drawer, or any shaded kitchen nook far removed from windows or bubbling pots and pans. But in the vicinity of potatoes, carrots, and celery? Equally disastrous – their moisture could reduce your onions to a piteous pulp in mere days, reports the Express.
Once you've unearthed the Shangri-La spot, remember onions love a breeze; a mesh bag or a container brimming with holes offers the breathing room necessary for onions to stay perky. Karen says: "Onions need to breathe to stay fresh. Keep them in mesh bags or perforated bins for steady airflow. When crisp and dry, onions can easily last two to three months at room temperature in a mesh bag. Remember to follow the dry, dark, ventilated, and isolated rules while storing them.".
