Lesser Food Poisoning Risk;
There’s a rumor going around that onions are dangerous to cut and then store because they are extremely prone to bacterial growth. The truth is actually the opposite – onions have certain compounds that are antibacterial. In fact, the juice released when an onion is cut can kill or seriously slow the growth of several types of microorganisms known to cause food poisoning.
Therefore, eating onions with your meals means that you are less likely to get sick, not more. And don’t worry about storing leftover onions. They are completely safe for about seven days when properly refrigerated.
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