About
White onion (Allium cepa, 'sweet onion') is a cultivar of dry onion, that has a pure white papery skin and a sweet, mild white flesh.Similar to red onions, due to the high sugar content, they have a short shelf life, lasting up to 2 days, or if refrigerated, they can last up to a month.
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
Composition
11 compounds identified — cross-referenced scientific databases
Highlighted compounds are flavor-active · "~pred" marks predicted edges · click to view molecular profile
Best pairings
Ranked across every axis at once: shared flavor chemistry, real-recipe co-use, novel-discovery, and nutrient synergy. Pairs agreeing on two or more axes lead.
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds
Research Evidence
The Geist can be wrong. Some flavor, taste, and pairing values are model-predicted, not lab-measured.