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Vidalia Onion Handling, Storage, and Usage
Tips
Handling
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Vidalia Onions have a higher water and
sugar content than storage onions, making
them susceptible to bruising, and,
therefore, must be handled with care by the
grower, the retailer, and the consumer.
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The key to preserving Vidalia’s, and to
prevent bruising, is to handle
carefully and keep them cool, dry,
and separated.
Storage
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Since Vidalia Onions are available only a
portion of the year, here are some simple
tips to store them for extended enjoyment.
· Keep
them in the refrigerator wrapped separately in
a paper towel. This method is expensive and
takes up precious refrigerator space, but
can preserve Vidalia Onions for as long as
a year.
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In the legs of clean, sheer pantyhose. Tie
a knot between each Vidalia and cut above
the knot when you want one. Hang in a cool,
dry, well-ventilated area.
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On elevated racks or screens, not touching
each other, and in a cool place.
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