Why do our eyes sting and get teary when cutting onions and how do we prevent this?!
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If you keep your mouth closed while cutting it helps!. If you cut them inside a walk in freezer, your eyes will not tear!. If your eyes are burning, stick your head into the freezer [don't detach it from your body ;-) ] to take the burn away!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Elton Brown's show taught me that if you light a candle or gas stove and cut an onion next to it, the flame helps get rid of the fumes!. I didn't listen to the science part of it, but I have tried it several times and it works!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There is a mild form of hydrochloric acid that mists out from them that affects the eyes!.
tips
Use an extremely sharp knife and slice rather than chop!.
Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before slicing!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
tips
Use an extremely sharp knife and slice rather than chop!.
Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before slicing!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
chewing gum and rinsing your hands, the knife and cutting board in cold water will stop the tears!.I dont know why this works it just doesWww@FoodAQ@Com
Try turning on a fan to blow the fumes away!. Or cut the onions under your range hood!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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my boyfriend keeps a tea spoon in his mouth while cutting onions! he says it work!.!.!.in fact his eyes never water! Try =) Www@FoodAQ@Com