Red Onions
Quality red onions are identified by their consistent, round shape, dry-cured outside skin and closely trimmed tail. The root end should be neatly trimmed. Jumbo red onions will range in diameter from 3” to 4.5

Storage
» Store in the dry storage area of the kitchen.
» Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Temperatures over 80 degrees will cause rapid acceleration of decay. Still air, high humidity and exposure to sunlight will accelerate sprouting.
» Remove all decayed or moldy onions immediately from the case.
» Keep onions and their cases dry away and from moisture sources. Moisture will accelerate mold.
» Onion aroma will penetrate and influence other food products in your cooler.
» Be careful to properly rotate, if storing white onions into a bulk bin, you must remove older product before adding new product.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Expected shelf life of onions is 5-6 days. Plan to rotate onions faster in the early spring to early summer.
» Handle with care, do not drop or dump onions as they will bruise easily.
» Avoid placing the case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help
prevent the potential for cross contamination.

Preparation
» Prepare as needed. Try not to use product from the previous day.
» After peeling, onions need to be washed in a sanitary rinse, immediately prior to preparation.
» Store prepared product in refridgerator.