is opened and enzyme-driven reactions can run quickly.
If you like onion raw, this is a clean way to get that “fresh onion” sulfur profile while still keeping a crisp texture.

4) Dice (the smaller you go, the more you “unlock”)
Dicing is a sliding scale:
- Large dice = less rupture, more chew, slower release.
- Medium dice = classic cooking base, good distribution.
- Small dice = more rupture, faster cooking, stronger early aroma.
One important interaction is heat: research on processing before cooking shows that the way onion is prepared can affect how
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