There are telltale signs that can help you decide.
That gave me pause.
I wondered if it is safe to use sprouted onions.
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Are Sprouted Potatoes Safe To Eat?
Sprouted onions are indeed safe to eat, says Bucknavageprovided they are not mushy or rotten.
Can You Use Sprouted Onions Cooked or Raw?
What About Sprouted Shallots and Garlic?
Bucknavage assures me that other alliums, such as shallots and garlic, are safe to eat when sprouted.
Just make certain the sprouts are not rotten and they are not mushy, he says.
Before chopping, dicing, or slicing your allium, remove and rinse the sprout.