Mouldy Onions: Don't Just Cut Off The Bad

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Mould on onions is not just a surface issue and cannot be made safe by peeling or chopping. Dr Ashok Kumar advises discarding mouldy onions, as microscopic root-like structures can penetrate deeper. Cooking mouldy onions does not guarantee safety, as heat may not eliminate all toxins. People with allergies or respiratory sensitivities should be extra cautious. Discoloured patches on dirty onions may be superficial, but mould affects inner edible layers.