Again A Doubt! Is It Dangerous To Have A Onion Next Day Which Was already Cut?

@AKRao24 (27422)
India
February 24, 2018 11:18am CST
Just now my wife has a shown a message she received on her App. and asked me if it is true? I have seen the message which says that It is dangerous to use a onion next day if it is already cut, because it harbors lot of bacteria in it! I had no answer to this topic, so I said her that I am posting this discussion on myLot so that I can get some clue! I have not googled about this and directly coming friends here to help me out to get the doubyt of mine cleared! Thanks!
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@prashu228 (37518)
• India
24 Feb 18
yes , even i read about it..in newspaper..so i stopped using that way
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@prashu228 (37518)
• India
25 Feb 18
@AKRao24 lol..they say we should not store in fridge either..that's why i don't store cut onions and tomatoes in fridge
@gaianoor (1117)
• Tirana, Albania
24 Feb 18
Yeah, you should not use the onion cut a day before. The onion has the ability to attract bacteria.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
25 Feb 18
Could not get you dear @gaianoor ...What you want to say...can we use if stored in Refrigerator? Thanks!
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
25 Feb 18
What if is kept in the refrigerator dear friend @gaianoor! Thanks!
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@gaianoor (1117)
• Tirana, Albania
25 Feb 18
@AKRao24 i think it is the same.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
27 Feb 18
Yes. it is very dangerous. It is long time I am keeping this topic in mind to post, but honestly I am lazy to post. It is disastrous to keep and onion for long time as it can consume dangerous bacteria. Have you heard, when there is fever, flue etc (spreading) if you keep and onion cutting both (upper and lower) then keep the same under your bed, you will remain healthy. Two days after you can find yourself the colour change of onion.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
27 Feb 18
That is what the post in whatsapp says ...otherwise also there certain vegetables and fruits which change color by interacting with air.Like if you cut an apple and exposed to air within few hours you will see it turns brown, it is because of oxidation this occurs! Please go through the blog (link :Courtesy - @MALUSE) to get the facts. Onions like any other vegetables can become infected but then they don't have the special power of attracting the virus or bacteria, that is what the blog says! Kindly use your own discretion before jumping to any conclusion dear @Sreekala! Thanks!
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
27 Feb 18
@AKRao24 I will check it for sure.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
27 Feb 18
Thanks dear @Sreekala ! all the best!
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@akalinus (44366)
• United States
22 Aug 18
I cut into an onion and take what I need and immediately wrap the remainder up in foil and return to the refrigerator.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
23 Aug 18
That is ineed a good idea! Thanks for sharing!
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
23 Aug 18
@akalinus , I don't believe in that, we normally consume cut raw onions next day also kept at room temperature! Though our climate is tropical one!
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
23 Aug 18
@AKRao24 Thank you. I am sure someone will say this is dangerous because everything seems to be these days.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
25 Feb 18
I read a blog regarding onions and it says onions get easily contaminated so it's not healthy keeping it for tomorrow's use when you had cut it already.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
25 Feb 18
Yes, I understand that...but there is no scientific reason behind that, once if the onion is cut into pieces and stored in refrigerator then nothing would happen to that and it will be fir for consumption for next day dear friend @renicemae! Along with me there are many members who are living example to prove it!
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
28 Sep 18
Even I got that message on WhatsApp. I prefer not to leave cut onion for later use. My grandmom used to say that cut onions and cucumber in salad are main cause of food poisoning if consumed later.So it just got into habit and I had no knowledge of the scientific reason.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
28 Sep 18
Yes, many of our traditional teachings have the scientific background but they are not given that importance by us! Thanks for sharing!
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Sep 18
@AKRao24 Yes they have. Welcome.
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
25 Feb 18
If it's dangerous, I have been living dangerously for many, many years because I always keep cut onions in the refrigerator. I can't use a whole one at one time, so I refrigerate it to use later. Still alive.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
25 Feb 18
So am I, I think keeping in refrigerator only isolate them the surroundins but also help the things to remain fresh by reducing the surrounding temperature! Thanks dear @peavey!
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@NJChicaa (127163)
• United States
24 Feb 18
I've been using cut onions for over 10 years and am still alive to tell the tale. I think it is a load of garbage.
@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
24 Feb 18
Thanks so long we are comfortable @MALUSE ! And I hope keeping it secluded from open air is the key of success! Thanks a lot!
@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
25 Feb 18
While agreeing further I feel that today people want some sensational news every day so that they gossip on it dear @NJChicaa!
@NJChicaa (127163)
• United States
24 Feb 18
@MALUSE common sense is not so common these days
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
24 Feb 18
If it is cut and then refrigerated, I'm sure it's fine.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
24 Feb 18
Yes, I too do believe in that....so far no ill effects on us by using so! Thanks dear @spiderdust ! Have a great day!
@Icydoll (36713)
• India
24 Feb 18
Yeah it's definitely dangerous ,I heard about this but preserving half cut onions in refrigerator may help .
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
24 Feb 18
Why so? I fail to understand! This is just like any other vegetable ....Could you kindly elaborate dear @Icydoll? Thanks! God bless!
• Russian Federation
24 Feb 18
I do not know... But I try not to leave any leftovers when I cook. I do not like throwing food away, so I am careful not to leave it spoiling. If I had some onion left, I would wash it in hot water before using
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
24 Feb 18
You even need not wash them in hot water...all that you need to do id store the cut onions in a separated enclosures like small container or disposable wraps of edible qulity! Yes if you feel that temperature can play a role in spoiling the onions then we have a big implement to resque us....the refrigeration which we can always use! Thanks dear @MashaVickina! Thanks!
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