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Pickled red onion

Pickled red onion is sliced red onion preserved in an acidic brine and used as a condiment, garnish, or salad ingredient.

Pickled red onion — illustrative ingredient image

About Pickled red onion

Pickled red onion is red onion, usually sliced into rings, half-moons, or thin strips, preserved in vinegar or another acidic brine. Salt, sugar, spices, herbs, or water may be included. It is used as a condiment, garnish, salad ingredient, or sharp accompaniment to sandwiches, tacos, grain dishes, grilled foods, and other savoury preparations.

Its flavour is tangy, sweet-sharp, and oniony. A brief pickle may retain a crisp texture, while longer holding can make the slices more softened and tender. The exact balance depends on the brine and the time the onion remains in it.

The purple-red colour often lightens or turns pink in acid. It may be sold as rings, half-moons, or thin strips, packed in vinegar or another acidic brine. Preparation and holding time change both its translucency and texture, from crisp to softened.

Ingredient type
compound ingredient

Forms & related ingredients

  • Red Onioncontains · Pickled red onion → Red Onion
  • Sugarcontains · Pickled red onion → Sugar
  • Watercontains · Pickled red onion → Water
  • Saltcontains · Pickled red onion → Salt
  • Vinegarcontains · Pickled red onion → Vinegar

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Where pickled red onion appears

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Local names for pickled red onion

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English

Pickled red onion

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Pickled red onion nutrition & diet

Pickled red onion nutritional value

Reference: Onion, pickled

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
60kcal
Protein
0.5g
Carbs
13.0g
Fat
0.2g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Use the red onion pieces and note how much acidic brine accompanies them. Sliced thickness, blanching, vinegar or citrus choice, added sugar, salt, oil, and herbs affect the relevant preparation, so drained garnish and undrained condiment portions should be distinguished.

Compare the right form: Match references to sliced pickled red onion in acidic brine, specifying drained status, vinegar or citrus base, sweetening, oil, and recipe.

Diet considerations

Red onion is plant-derived, while compatibility changes with brine ingredients and accompanying dishes. Check for honey, animal-derived flavorings, oil, sauces, or cereal ingredients. Unsweetened drained onion differs in carbohydrate pattern from sweetened preparations, and a garnish portion differs from a substantial side serving.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Depends on the version
  • Vegetarian
    Depends on the version
  • Pescatarian
    Depends on the version
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Depends on the version
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: Sugar. Check the refining process and processing aids for the particular producer.
Vegetarian · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: Sugar. Check the refining process and processing aids for the particular producer.
Pescatarian · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: Sugar. Check the refining process and processing aids for the particular producer.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Depends on the version
Optional or variable recorded ingredients: Sugar. This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar). Recipes and products can differ.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: New Zealand FOODfiles 2024 — X146 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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