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title: "Sweet Onions"
description: "Sweet onions are mild, low-sulfur onions known for their sweet flavor. Ideal raw or caramelized, they add a delicate touch to salads, sauces, and more."
date: "2025-07-23T12:07:37+00:00"
date_modified: "2025-07-23T12:07:37+00:00"
author: "Devendra Khati"
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post_type: "glossary"
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# Sweet Onions

Sweet onions are a type of onion characterized by their mild, sweet flavor and lower sulfur content compared to other onions. This lower sulfur content also contributes to their higher water content and shorter shelf life. They are often enjoyed raw in salads or cooked, where their sweetness can be enhanced through caramelization.