Red onions

Tesco
99 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Vegetables
Summary

Red onions are a whole food that is minimally processed, retaining their natural nutrients and antioxidants. They contain quercetin, which has anti-inflammatory properties and may support heart health. The simplicity and nutritional benefits of this single-ingredient product contribute to its high health rating.

Key ingredients 1

Red Onion
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Red onions are a whole food with beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. They contain quercetin, which has anti-inflammatory properties and may support heart health. Being unprocessed, they retain their natural vitamins and minerals.

Benefits

Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, red onions may help reduce inflammation and support cardiovascular health.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Red onions

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Common questions

Is Red onions healthy?

Red onions scores 99/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Red onions are a whole food that is minimally processed, retaining their natural nutrients and antioxidants.

How processed is Red onions?

Red onions is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Red onions' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Red Onion counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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