Does White Castle use real onions?

It is a ridiculous myth. The company admits in their FAQ that they use dehydrated onions for their burgers, as they have been doing since World War II, when onions were rationed and in short supply.
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Did White Castle change their onions?

White Castle also offered french fries for the first time. As for the sliders, they also received a slight change due to an onion shortage. Rather than use fresh onions on the burgers, White Castle began using more widely available dehydrated onions.
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Do frozen White Castles have onions?

The frozen White Castle cheeseburgers are almost identical to their fresh counterparts, they both have the patented burger patties with five holes, a whole lot of onions, and a small slice of American cheese, in between a small bun.
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Can you get no onions at White Castle?

Remember, you can get your sliders however you want. No onions, extra onions, just a big plate of onions.
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Why does White Castle Make You Sick?

You may get a sour stomach after eating White Castle sliders

About 30 minutes after they stuffed themselves, according to Liam, "we went out to his garden and we threw up together." Whether it's the dehydrated onions or the processed meat patties, White Castle sliders have a reputation for causing a sour stomach.
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What is wrong with White Castle burgers?

White Castle issues voluntary recall of some burgers due to possible listeria contamination. The hamburgers and cheeseburgers involved had August 2020 best-by dates. The recall, which involves products with best-by dates for August 2020, according to the FDA, is due to a possible listeria contamination.
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Why do white castles give you diarrhea?

The restaurant chain recalled frozen sandwiches in 2019. Listeria is the most commonly reported diagnosis from White Castle, and diarrhea and nausea are the most commonly reported symptoms.
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Is White Castle safe to eat?

While they're slightly higher in protein and fiber than Burger King and McDonald's, White Castle's burgers almost double the sodium of our healthiest pick. It's similar to Burger King's hamburger in size and numbers, but takes second because of its higher sodium content.
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How does mcdonalds get their onions so small?

They tip the contents into a massive tub in the sink, then fill it up with cold water from the tap. After leaving it to soak for an hour to rehydrate, the worker gets rid of any excess water and the onions are ready to go. The giant tub is then portioned into smaller shakers, ready to be sprinkled onto burgers.
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Does White Castle use real meat?

White Castle starts with a stack of 100% beef ("We call that a beef log," said Richardson) that then goes through the Meat Horn, which puts the holes in the log. The patties are then sliced and sent out to White Castles across the nation ready to be steamed.
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What kind of pickle Does White Castle use?

Description. Enjoy this Copycat White Castle Burgers recipe that gets pretty close to the flavor of White Castle burgers. Made with minced onions and dill hamburger pickles.
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Are White Castle burgers made of liver?

SECRET INGREDIENT: If there is a secret ingredient to the White Castle Burger, it's not peanut butter, baby food (yuk), or liver (double yuk); it's in the onions. The onions have to be dried, and rehydrated before using. THE PICKLE: Only one pickle per slider, please.
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How much was a White Castle hamburger in 1970?

In 1970, your burger cost an average of $0.18.
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Why is White Castle so good?

While other restaurants were making hand shaped, individually cooked burgers, White Castle has mastered a more uniform method that no longer involves searing. However, they still use those thin slider patties, resulting in universally delicious, juicy burgers in every White Castle slider.
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What is White Castle meat made of?

Like regular hamburgers, White Castle hamburgers are made with ground beef, which is high in fat, protein and calories.
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What oil does White Castle use?

Cooked with Buttery Flavored Oil (Soybean Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil with Salt, Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, TBHQ and Citric Acid added as preservatives, and Artificial Color.
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Does White Castle use real eggs?

White Castle breakfast is simply heavenly. All of their eggs are freshly cracked, lightly scrambled, and everything is made-to-order.
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Are smashed burgers better?

While a basic grilled burger is great, the benefit of a smashed burger is that since you're literally smashing the burger down, you end up with a greater surface area and more opportunity for a Maillard reaction, which means more flavor.
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Are Burger King onion rings real onions?

One thing that's a little unusual or different about Burger King's side is that it isn't made with rings of onion at all. Instead, the onion rings are made with a paste that consists of diced onions (via Grub Grade).
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Are onion chips at White Castle vegan?

Are the onion rings at White Castle vegan? In New York and New Jersey, White Castle's Onion Rings are not vegan, but they are vegan in other locations. The Onion Chips, however, contain dairy and are not vegan, no matter where you're dining.
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Why are onion rings so good?

Onion rings are a favorite go-to side or appetizer for many fast-food connoisseurs thanks to their crispy texture and savory taste. These cross-sectional rings of onions are dipped in batter, then deep-fried or baked until crispy and golden brown. They're one of the most mouth-watering dishes out there.
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Who came first Krystal vs White Castle?

That looks a lot like White Castle's food!" and you'd be right. That's partially because the first Krystal restaurant, which opened in 1932, was basically a rip-off of the earlier, already established White Castle. It's a part of Krystal history that the brand doesn't deny.
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Why are small burgers called sliders?

The name originated in the 1940s, when sailors in the U.S. Navy would refer to mini-burgers as "sliders" because of their extreme greasiness. In just one or two bites, the burger would just slide right down! The slider was first created at White Castle, a popular American fast food chain restaurant.
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Does White Castle have mayo?

There are 70 calories in a Mayonnaise Packet from White Castle.
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