Onions here, onions there, onions seem to be everywhere! Bulb onions are among the laundry list of problem foods created for those with IC. However onions have many layers beyond their appearance. They are sweet, tangy, and sharp, but they can also be rich, deep, and hearty. Fortunately most with IC can enjoy the depth of flavor onions provide.

In their raw state onions contain amino acid sulfoxides and when cut these acids are released into the air making a lot of us cry. When you digest bulb onions amino acid sulfoxides irritate your bladder. Caramelizing onions reduces the presence of these amino acid sulfoxides and increases the sweet qualities making onions safer to eat. If you have enjoyed onions in the past and miss them dearly, follow the recipe for caramelized onions found in the recipe section.

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