RED ONION (2LB)
20 x 2 lb bags Red Onion aka "Purple Onions", "Zi-Yang-Cong", "紫洋葱", "紫洋蔥" Red onion has dark purple outer skin and a reddish flesh. It tastes similar to yellow onions when cooked, and tastes milder and less tender when raw. Red onion is commonly used for burger topping, roasting, and pickling. Red onion is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Red onion is firm and heavy for its size. The papery skin is moist and without bruises. Avoid red onion that is sprouting. Storage The red onion should be stored at 32°F (0°C) with a relative humidity of sixty-five to seventy-five percent and no mist. Short term storage of seven days or less can be under 60°F - 65°F (16°C - 18°C) with a relative humidity of eighty-five to ninety-five percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is one to four months. Low temperature and low relative humidity are keys to longer shelf life. Higher temperature induces sprouting while higher relative humidity induces root growth. A combination of higher