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This TikToker demonstrates the use of onion skins. The reason is, the skin can be processed into a fine spice that is delicious for cooking and has health benefits.
Many people think that garlic, shallot or onion skins are just leftovers that need to be thrown away. Apparently, the skin can be used and processed into a fine spice that is no less delicious.
Through TikTok @elle_kvi, Elle appealed to many people not to throw onion skins or garlic in the trash. The reason is that skin has benefits for body health, reported dailyexpress.com (06/10/2024).
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In the video, he is seen washing the onion skins and putting them in a cake pan and then baking them in the oven. Next, the roasted onion skin is crushed until it becomes powder. This fine powder is then used for cooking.
In the statement he also explained that onion skins and garlic are sources of fiber, antioxidants and flavonoids, which can support the immune system. Apart from that, onion skins and garlic are also excellent sources of vitamins A, C and E.
 This TikToker warned many people not to throw onion skins in the trash. Photo: TikTok @elle_kvi, Elle |
Unfortunately, this is not really believed by many people. Some netizens are still doubtful and ask whether onion skins have any taste.
Elle responded by revealing, “Yes! I use it to season and flavor almost everything!”
According to this TikToker, the skin of onions and garlic which have a paper-like texture are actually rich in taste.
His advice not to throw away the onion skins is actually a good one to follow. Dr, Karan Raj, recently emphasized that the skin of certain fruits or vegetables has great health benefits.
 Onion skins can be roasted and ground into a fine spice for cooking. Photo: TikTok @elle_kvi, Elle |
This surgeon gave an example of how orange peel can also be used to provide additional nutrition for the body. According to him, orange peel contains many nutrients, ranging from soluble fiber called pectin, high levels of vitamin C, to carotenoids and polyphenols which are anti-inflammatory compounds.
This doctor also suggests using orange peel as a topping for ice cream, cakes and even yogurt.
According to Alodokter, onion skin can be processed or extracted into powder. The extract can be mixed in cooking, used as a supplement, or mixed into tea.
 Onion skins are also beneficial for body health, Photo: TikTok @elle_kvi, Elle |
Various benefits can be obtained from onion skin, ranging from helping you lose weight, preventing the severity of asthma symptoms, relieving arthritis, to preventing heart disease.
Apart from being beneficial for health, onion skin extract can also be used in the processing of various kinds of food. Starting from helping preserve bread so it doesn’t get moldy easily, preventing oxidation reactions in cooking oil, to increasing the fiber content in noodles and pasta.
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