Ingredient

Vidalia Onions

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use Vidalia onions primarily for their sweet and mild flavor, adding a natural …

What it is

Vidalia onions are a variety of sweet onion grown in a specific region of Georgia, USA. They are known for their mild flavor and low sulfur content, which contributes to their sweetness. They are typically grown from September to May and harvested in the spring and summer.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Vidalia onions primarily for their sweet and mild flavor, adding a natural sweetness and depth to foods. They are commonly found in salad dressings, sauces, marinades, and as a flavorful ingredient in frozen patties and burgers.

Health notes

Vidalia onions are considered a food ingredient and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are a source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Like other vegetables, they contribute to a healthy diet. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for Vidalia onions are not typically listed as they are a whole food.

Allergen info

Vidalia onions are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Vidalia Onions

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Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Beef Patties Frozen Patties and Burgers High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 238kcal 15.2Protein 18.5Fat 2.0Carbs Chinese Southern Belle LLC Chinese Southern Belle, You Saucy Thing Soy Ginger Sauce, Georgia Vidalia Sweet Onion, Georgia Vidalia Sweet Onion Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 43.3Carbs Virginia Honey Company, Inc. Vinegarette Salad Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 367kcal 0Protein 30Fat 23.3Carbs Hillside Orchard Farms, Inc. ""Smokin Hot"" Gourmet Sauce, ""Smokin Hot"" Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 20Carbs Virginia Honey Company, Inc. Vidalia Onion Vinegarette Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 367kcal 0Protein 26.7Fat 23.3Carbs Sylvia Woods Food Company, LLC. Squash With Vidalia Onions Canned Vegetables 21kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5Carbs A.M. Braswell, Jr. Food Co. Inc. BBQ Sauce Vidalia Onion Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 86kcal 0Protein 0Fat 22.9Carbs Sazco Inc. Cooking Sauce, Vidalia Onion Other Cooking Sauces 125kcal 0Protein 0Fat 30.6Carbs Squash With Vidalia Onions Holmes Canning Company Inc. Squash With Vidalia Onions Canned Vegetables 21kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 4.2Carbs T. Marzetti Company Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing With Poppyseeds, Sweet Vidalia Onion Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 424kcal 0Protein 33.3Fat 27.3Carbs Maple Grove Farms Of Vermont, Vidalia Onion Dressing Maple Grove Farms Of Vermont Inc. Maple Grove Farms Of Vermont, Vidalia Onion Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 67kcal 0Protein 0Fat 20Carbs Brownwood Acres Foods Creamy Vidalia Onion Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 400kcal 0Protein 30Fat 33.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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