Why are onions washed before chopped?
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Preparing foods ahead of time, such as when you chop and slice vegetables the day before you need them, can save time and help you get a quick meal on the table. You might not cut your onions the day before, however, because there is a myth circulating that it's dangerous to eat onions that have been prechopped. This is just an urban legend, and you can safely cut onions the day before using them as long as you do it properly.
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The Myth Explained
The basis of the myth regarding the safety of onions cut the day before is based on the potential that germs or bacteria can grow on the vegetables between the time they're cut and when they're used in a recipe. It is true that onions left out in the open will eventually attract bacteria and decay, according to Dr. Ruth MacDonald, writing for BestFoodFacts.org, but this isn't likely to be a danger overnight. It's also necessary to store and handle the cut onions properly to further reduce the risk of bacterial contamination.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
The Myth Explained
The basis of the myth regarding the safety of onions cut the day before is based on the potential that germs or bacteria can grow on the vegetables between the time they're cut and when they're used in a recipe. It is true that onions left out in the open will eventually attract bacteria and decay, according to Dr. Ruth MacDonald, writing for BestFoodFacts.org, but this isn't likely to be a danger overnight. It's also necessary to store and handle the cut onions properly to further reduce the risk of bacterial contamination.
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