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Pearl Onion
Pearl Onion
Also known as: pearl onions
Safe
Pearl onions are a whole-food vegetable, GRAS as part of the genus Allium. Generally safe; may cause GI symptoms in those with FODMAP sensitivities.
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What it is
Small immature onions (Allium cepa or A. ampeloprasum) harvested before full bulb development.
Whole-food vegetable; flavor and garnish.
Why it's flagged
- FODMAP content (fructans) may trigger IBS symptoms
What regulators actually say
"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings that are GRAS — Onion (Allium cepa)."
"Onions, raw — nutrient composition."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as a food (21 CFR 182.10)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as food
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