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Simple…this Is How To Cut Onions Without You Finally Crying Like A Baby by Osilamaiboi(op): 12:12am On Jan 30, 2018
Why Onions Make You Cry

According to the Institute of Food Science and Technology, Onions make us cry, because it contains certain chemicals. ‘’Onions contain naturally occurring amino acids called sulfoxides, and when you cut into them, their cell walls become damaged’.

This causes the sulfoxides to be converted into a super-annoying and irritating gas. The gas wafts from the onion into your eyes, which start to sting and produce tears in an attempt to wash the gas away.


1. Cut the Onions under water

Cutting an onion under water will prevent the sulfuric compounds from reaching your eyes and causing you to tear.

If you want to try this method, take safety precautions — use a wide, flat dish to provide maximum work-space or try putting your cutting board in the sink and cutting the onion under cold, running water.

2. Put a Match in your mouth

Sounds silly, but holding an unlit match (from a matchbook) between your two front teeth....READ MORE HERE https://myfreshlifestyles.com/simple-cut-onions-without-finally-crying-like-baby/
Re: Simple…this Is How To Cut Onions Without You Finally Crying Like A Baby by amydulsia(f): 7:36am On Jan 30, 2018
Issokay
Re: Simple…this Is How To Cut Onions Without You Finally Crying Like A Baby by RemedyLab: 7:40am On Jan 30, 2018
Informative: for those who belong to the kitchen
Re: Simple…this Is How To Cut Onions Without You Finally Crying Like A Baby by tpapi: 11:13am On Jan 30, 2018
all dis ceremony just to cut onions
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