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Bon Appetit explained: \u201cMoisture and light lead to mould and sprouting, so stow your storage onions (red, yellow, and white as well as shallots) in a dry, well-ventilated basket, bin, or large bowl.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKeep them out of the sun and in a cool but not freezing locale with some air circulation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Recipe developer Sarah Jampel added: \u201cI keep mine in the cabinet with all of my baking dishes, but in the future, I aspire to buy crates\u2019 worth and stow them in a garage or cellar.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou also want to make sure they\u2019re separated from potatoes – which are prone to rotting if kept nearby.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shop Food Waste also suggested removing onions from the plastic bag they can be bought in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They explained: \u201cNever keep these items in sealed plastic as it will quickly cause spoilage.\u201d Plastic bags allow moisture to be trapped, which can lead to mould.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t have a basket or paper bag and want to contain the onions, a net or mesh bag is preferred as it allows for better airflow and helps keep moisture levels down. A perforated basket or bin is also a great container for onions.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t have any of the above items to store onions, you can use an old pair of tights.<\/p>\n
Put the onions into one leg and tie a knot above it, then continue in the same way to the top until the leg of the tight is full. The same can be done for the other leg of the tight and they are now easy to suspend for storage.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> As for how long onions will last, if stored at temperatures between -1 and 10 degrees Celsius, they \u201cwill keep for up to one year\u201d. Otherwise, \u201cthey\u2019ll last for several weeks\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n There are some varieties of onions, or alliums, that aren\u2019t stored the same way.\u00a0<\/p>\n Spring onions, sweet onions, leeks, garlic, and chives should be \u201cstored in the fridge\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n The experts added: \u201cAnything that comes bunched – like spring onions – unfurl, then wrap in a damp paper towel and tuck them into a bag or airtight container.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n
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