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Can I Eat a Bad Onion?

Published in Food Safety 1 min read

Whether or not you can eat a "bad" onion depends on how it is bad. In some cases, it's unsafe.

Identifying a Bad Onion: What to Look For

A bad onion isn't just about taste; it can pose a health risk. Here's how to identify an onion that should be discarded:

  • Mold: According to information available on the internet, onions that are heavily molded, particularly if the mold is grey, white, or blue, should be thrown away as the mold is likely not just on the surface, but has contaminated the entire onion.

When to Toss the Onion

Here's a quick guide to when you should definitely throw an onion away:

Condition Action
Heavy Mold (any color) Discard Onion