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Reading Time: 4 minutes Onion fumes – a real nuisance for home cooks! Are they bad for us? Let’s explore this fragrant topic. Many of us know the eye-burning, nose-stinging feeling when cutting onions. These fumes contain a volatile chemical named syn-propanethial-S-oxide (try saying … Read More
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Reading Time: 9 minutes Why do chefs weep while cutting onions? The answer is a compound released by the onion when it’s cut. This is called syn-propanethial-S-oxide. It irritates our eyes and produces tears. This is nature’s way of protecting the plant from predators. … Read More
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Onions – found in almost every kitchen – can do more than just add flavor. We’ll explore how they can benefit our eye health. How can these humble bulbs help? Quercetin, a compound in onions, has antioxidant properties. These help … Read More
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Reading Time: 7 minutes I’ll need the original text you’d like me to rephrase. Please provide the text, and I’ll be happy to assist you! Onions have caused eye irritation for centuries, leaving many to ponder the history behind it. From cutting to chopping, … Read More
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Onions are a popular ingredient in many dishes – but they often leave us in tears! Is there a type of onion that won’t cause this reaction? Let’s investigate! It turns out that some onion varieties contain lower levels of … Read More
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The cause of tear-inducing onions has been discovered! It’s a chemical called syn-propanethial-S-oxide (C3H6OS). Cutting or damaging an onion triggers this compound to contact our eyes and create a burning sensation. That then activates the tear glands. This compound only … Read More
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Reading Time: < 1 minute To better understand the realm of genetic modifications in garlic, delve into the introduction, which provides an overview of this fascinating subject. Gain insights into the importance and applications of genetic modifications in garlic, and unravel the potential solutions they … Read More
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Garlic propagation is key for successful cultivation. Understanding the methods and processes involved is vital for garlic farmers to maximize yields and produce top-notch bulbs. One popular method is through cloves. Cloves are the bulb’s individual segments. Planting them in … Read More
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Garlic – a staple in many dishes. It has an aroma and flavor like no other. But have you ever stopped to think if humans engineered this veggie? Let’s find out! A look into garlic’s past reveals a story of … Read More