Including Onion
This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Onion.
What is Including Onion?
Onions are bulbous vegetables grown underground, known for their pungent flavor and aroma. They are a staple in cuisines worldwide, used fresh, dried, or powdered. Onions are cultivated from the *Allium cepa* plant.
Is Including Onion vegan?
Including Onion is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Including Onion gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Including Onion a major allergen?
Onion is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Including Onion used for?
Manufacturers add onion, often in dehydrated or powdered form, to provide a savory, umami flavor to a wide range of foods.
Is Including Onion safe?
Onion is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add onion, often in dehydrated or powdered form, to provide a savory, umami flavor to a wide range of foods. It is a common ingredient in seasoning mixes, spice blends, soups, sauces, processed meats, and snack foods.
Health notes
Onion is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a source of various nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. While generally considered healthy, some individuals may experience digestive upset from consuming large amounts of onion. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated onion and its components, but no specific health concerns are typically associated with its consumption as a food ingredient at normal levels.
Allergen info
Onion is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Including Onion
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