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why don't all vegetables make eyes water

Why Don’t All Vegetables Make Eyes Water

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Reading Time: 8 minutes Ever pondered why some vegies make your eyes water, while others don’t? It’s a common thing to tear up when cutting onions, but what about other vegetables? Here, we’ll investigate the reasons and delve into the awesome world of veggie … Read More

science behind onion tears

Science Behind Onion Tears

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Reading Time: 4 minutes   Tears streaming down our faces while chopping onions have puzzled us for centuries. Though common, the science behind this remains a mystery. What causes it? Why do some cry more than others? Let’s dive into the fascinating world of … Read More

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Earliest Records of Garlic Usage

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Reading Time: 7 minutes To understand the significance of garlic in culinary history, delve into its earliest records of usage. Explore the definition of garlic and how it has shaped the world of food. Embrace the rich flavors and diverse applications of this ancient … Read More

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Preventing Eyes from Tearing When Cutting Onions

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Tears often come when chopping onions. But, worry not! There are ways to keep those eyes dry. Let’s uncover some onion-cutting tricks. Why do our eyes get watery when we slice onions? It releases a gas called SPE. With more … Read More

are onion fumes harmful

Are Onion Fumes Harmful

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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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Do Chefs Cry Cutting Onions?

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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

impact of onions on eye health

Impact of Onions on Eye Health

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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

history of onions and eye irritation

History of Onions and Eye Irritation

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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

are there onion varieties that don’t cause tears

Are There Onion Varieties That Don’t Cause Tears

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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