Brown Cooking Onions 4kg Bag – What It Is
A bulk 4kg bag of fresh brown cooking onions, these are kitchen staples—versatile, flavourful, and perfect for both home cooking and commercial kitchens. Brown onions (also known as yellow or golden onions) bring a rich, savory base to countless dishes, with their characteristic slightly sweet, pungent flavour that mellows and deepens when cooked.
These onions are ideal for foundational cooking: think soups, stews, sauces, curries, sautés, braises, and more. Buying in a 4kg pack is especially cost-efficient and practical for caterers, restaurants, food-prep operations, or households that use onions frequently.
Key Features
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Bulk 4kg bag — great value and efficient for high-usage kitchens.
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Full-flavoured brown onions — strong aroma, ideal for base flavours.
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Natural, no additives — just plain, whole onions.
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Long shelf life when stored properly — great for storage and reducing waste.
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Versatile use — ideal for stews, sauces, stir-fries, and as a savoury base.
Culinary Uses
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Stocks & Soups: Provides a deep, savoury base.
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Curries & Stews: Perfect for slow-cooked meat or vegetable dishes.
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Sauces & Gravies: Adds sweetness and body when caramelised.
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Sautéed Vegetables: Use as a flavour builder in stir-fries.
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Roasts & Braises: Enhances meat dishes when roasted or braised with other veg.
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Cold Dishes (when raw): Great in salsas, salads, or sandwich fillings.
Ingredients
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100% Brown Onions (Allium cepa)
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient (per 100g of onion) | Amount |
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| Energy | ~163 kJ / 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | ~7.9g |
| Protein | ~1.3g |
| Fat | ~0.2g |
| Fibre | ~1.4g |
These values are average typical onion nutritional figures (as onion nutrition varies slightly by type).
Health Benefits
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Onions are rich in flavonoids like quercetin, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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They contain organosulfur compounds, which research links to cardiovascular benefits and lowering cholesterol.
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Low in calories and fat, making them a nutrient-dense, low-calorie base for dishes.
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Provide dietary fibre, supporting digestion.
Storage Instructions
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Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, ideally between 5–15 °C.
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Keep the bag loosely closed to allow airflow — onions need ventilation to stay fresh.
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Avoid storing near potatoes (which release moisture) — this can make onions spoil faster.
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Check regularly for soft or sprouting onions in the bag; remove them to preserve the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How long do these onions last?
A: When stored in a cool, dry, ventilated place, they can last for several weeks. But check regularly and use any soft or sprouted ones first.
Q2: Can I freeze them?
A: Yes — many bulk users chop and freeze onions. Once cooked, caramelised, or sautéed, onions also freeze well for future use.
Q3: Are these onions suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
A: Absolutely — just plain onions, no animal products.
Q4: Do brown onions have more flavour than white onions?
A: Yes, brown onions are more pungent and robust, making them ideal for cooked dishes; white onions are milder.
Q5: Why buy a 4 kg bag instead of loose onions?
A: Buying bulk saves money, reduces packaging waste, and gives you more on-hand supply — ideal for kitchens that use onions daily.
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