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$ 0.59 - $ 0.82

These are the most common onions and are available all year round. They are strongly flavoured, firm onions with layers of golden brown paper skins and white flesh. Edible portion includes flesh only. Generally used for cooking rather than eaten raw.What to look forChoose onions with firm flesh and dry papery outer skin. Avoid those with green shoots or soft spots.AvailabilityAll year.StoreStore in a cool, dark, well ventilated place. Do not put them in plastic bags; if purchased in plastic, remove as soon as possible. Avoid refrigerating or storing with any food that may absorb their flavour.How to prepareRemove skin and root, cut as required; slice, dice, wedge or leave whole. Braising; blanch first. Roasting; skin can be left on when roasted whole. Stuffing; peel, cut off top, scoop out centre to leave 1 cm shell. The release of oil during peeling brings tears to the eyes – there is no guaranteed way of avoiding this. The best advice is to peel and slice quickly. To peel large quantities of pickling onions, top and tail, then cover with boiling water for 5 minutes, drain and remove the skins which will slip off easily.Ways to eatOnions can be eaten raw, cooked or pickled. In many recipes, onions add flavour and texture. They can be used in soups, braises, stews, pizzas, pies, pasta dishes, salads, sandwiches, sauces, chutneys and stir fries.Cooking MethodsBoil, microwave, roast, steam, stir fry, braise, stew.

Onion Brown Loose

Name: Onion Brown Loose
Brand: WOOLWORTHS W
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.74 (365 reviews)

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amy ✓

very fresh and generously sized, great value and worth buying

Shi Yun Lin ✓

They are very fresh and delicious and also very good price,very clean and very easy to cook and tasty too. I will definitely buy them again soon.

Pam Olive ✓

A must-have pantry vegetable that improves most cooked meals. If you’re cooking hearty dishes (especially camping or road meals while traveling), brown onions are one of the best flavor starters. A Brown onion is a reliable kitchen staple known for its strong aroma and sharp taste when raw, which transforms into a rich, sweet, and savory flavor when cooked. It has a firm texture that softens beautifully when sautéed, roasted, or caramelized, making it a perfect base for soups, sauces, curries, and many hearty meals. Affordable, widely available, and long-lasting in storage, brown onions are incredibly versatile and add depth to dishes with minimal effort—though their pungency can make eyes water while chopping. 🧅

Keah Giblin ✓

Loose brown onions are versatile, flavorful, and a kitchen staple. They add a rich, savory taste to cooking, whether sautéed, roasted, or used raw in salads. A simple, essential ingredient for everyday meals. 🧅

Tennysha Flenady ✓

I buy these all the time and love them cause they’re nice and big so I can make flying Dutchmen with them and they’re just really good in burgers as it’s really fresh

iwi Shopper ✓

son buenas cebollas cubren bastante bien las comidas y están a buen precio

Smart Shopper ✓

Onion is one of the most used ingredient in my household. I like this white one as the flavour is not too strong but sweet at the same time.

Crittlez ✓

handy cupboard staple to throw in everything. great for the bbq as well. always on hand

Lenny ✓

These brown onions are fantastic! They were incredibly fresh and firm, perfect for all my cooking needs. The flavor is robust and adds a wonderful depth to any dish. I highly recommend them for their quality and versatility. thumbs up from us 👍

Stacey Cee ✓

Brown onions are flavorful, aromatic, and versatile. Perfect for sautéing, roasting, or adding depth to soups, stews, and sauces.

Katie n ✓

good onions always in good condition and fresh. never had any issues

Danielle Acton ✓

onions as described, they were nice and firm, clean and perfect for cooking.

J ✓

Nice onion from Woolies. It is very fresh and juicy. I bought it with special price $2.5 for a bag, definitely a bargain! It usually can be kept for at least 2 weeks. Highly recommended it.

Rhonda Hutchinson ✓

Onions are stable in my household. I use them for nearly every meal during the week As they add so much flavour to dishes

nicole ✓

the loose brown onion is good for cooking with or adding to a salad always has lots of flavour

Lilybelle ✓

The quality of brown onions currently (summer) in the city is pretty poor. The options for loose onions is quite limited and a lot of damaged stock seems to be on the shelf. The price point and variety of sizes are good but the smaller bulk packs are better for quality

C Clarke & S Kingdom ✓

I find these often have a few go bad before I end up needing them. in saying that, brown onions are great for eating raw in salads or cooked. can be sliced, diced or even shredded

Cindy Wu ✓

Brown onions are very sweet and tasty. Perfectly go with curry and almost anything. I always buy them fresh.

Amy Moulstone ✓

nice tasting onions. cooked and used in many dishes. good size and quality

Julianna ✓

great onions perfect for the chicken dish I prepared. it was a good price too

Isabella Franklin ✓

The product was overall good and easy to use. It met my expectations and worked as described. The quality was decent, and it was simple to understand and enjoy. There were a few small things that could be improved, but nothing major. Overall, it was a positive experience and I would consider using or buying it again.

Jacqui ✓

it really depends on the season in the story mature of buying your onions. Sometimes it is better to be able to choose your own and pick the quality. A really great product for a staple in any meal

kerri ✓

these are a daily staple in my cooking. they caramelise beautifully and are also great raw in salads or to add some zing to a sandwich or wrap. baked, fried, raw or pickled, best onions all round!

David Wales ✓

We normally buy onions by the bagful but we didn’t need as many on our last shop so we just bought a few loose ones. The big advantage of buying loose onions is you can easily see each individual onion to make sure there are no blemishes or bad bits on it and of course, if you only need a small number of onions, it’s the only way to buy them. These were nice and fresh and firm and went beautifully in our slow cooked casserole.

violeta stuhlman ✓

fresh and tasty, good price and size

Alana Ranieri ✓

great for adding to a bolognese, salad or jus grilled up on the bbq to have with a snag! also a great ingredient for my stews!

Sarah ✓

good quality and size brown onions. we often purchase multiple to use across a range of recipes throughout the week

Ashleigh Hargrave ✓

They’re firm, easy to peel and add great flavour to everything from stir fries to slow cooked meals.

Myles legudi ✓

Healthy, good for you, goes into lots of dinners. I like them loose, I can't usually finish a whole bag before they go gross

Steph ✓

nice Brown onions. tastes good. cooks well. good size. great add to dinner

Caz ✓

Perfect addition to any dish. Or cooked up as a side.

Riley Sorella ✓

great staple to have on hand in the pantry all the time. we use these in every meal. such affordable prices for how quick we go through them!

Eddie Ridewood ✓

Brown onions are fresh, versatile, and full of flavour. Perfect for cooking, roasting, or adding to sauces and meals. A staple ingredient for everyday cooking.

karina ✓

very fresh, good for use in many different recipes

Raven Angelus ✓

these brown onions are large and fresh. it's great for your cooking.

DIVESH MITTAL ✓

good quality product and better price than the red luzer needs. works well for most other dishes and they are generally a bit wet as compared to the red onions. that's the only catch sometimes

amy

Apr 1, 2026