FAQs
Your questions about Smileys® Tearless & Sweet Onions, answered.
Believe Your Eyes.
What makes Smileys® onions tearless?
It’s all in the onion. Smileys® are a unique sweet onion variety bred to naturally produce fewer of the compounds that make your eyes water.
Did You Know? No genetic modification here. Smileys® were developed through three decades of traditional plant breeding.
Do they taste different from regular onions?
One bite and you’ll know. Smileys® have a smoother, sweeter, milder flavor that complements every dish that calls for an onion.
Slice them raw. Stack them on burgers. Toss them in tacos. Roast them. Caramelize them. You really can’t go wrong.
Will they make me cry?
That’s the whole idea. Smileys® are bred to be tearless, so you can slice, dice, and chop with little to no eye irritation.
Don’t take our word for it. Believe your eyes.
Are Smileys® genetically modified (GMO)?
Nope. Smileys® were developed through traditional plant breeding—not genetic modification.
Decades in the making. Zero shortcuts.
Are Smileys® organic?
They can be! Smileys® are available in both conventional and certified organic options, depending on the retailer.
Same tearless experience. Same incredible sweetness.
Where are Smileys® grown?
Right here in the USA. 🇺🇸 Smileys® are grown by experienced onion farmers in Washington State and Utah - who know a thing or two about cultivating exceptional onions.
Great onions don’t happen by accident. They’re grown that way.
When are Smileys® available?
Smileys® season typically runs November through April, though availability can vary by retailer and region.
Six months of smiles. Zero reason to settle for ordinary onions.
How should I store Smileys®?
Keep whole Smileys® somewhere cool, dry, dark, and well ventilated. Once you cut one, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use it within several days.
Easy.
Can I use Smileys® in any recipe?
Absolutely. If the recipe calls for an onion, make it a Smileys® onion.
Burgers. Tacos. Salads. Soups. Pizza. Pasta. Stir-fries. Roasted veggies. Caramelized onions. You name it.
Raw or cooked, Smileys® bring the sweet without the bite.
Why are they called Smileys®?
Because onions should make you smile—not cry.
Tearless. Exceptionally sweet. Seriously delicious.