Why does chilling an onion prevent crying?!
Please keep it as comprehend-able as possible!. :D thanks!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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When the onion is chilled, it temporarily suspends the natural juices from excreting upon cutting into the onion, thereby halting the tearing action!. A lot of foods react differently at different temperatures and onions are just one of these examples!. Hope this is comprehend-able enough for you, for I often train new cooks and explain the "whys" of everything I do!. Merry Christmas and Happy cooking to you!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Chilling or freezing onions prevents the enzymes that irritate your eyes from activating, limiting the amount of gas generated!.
Cutting them under running water also helps!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Cutting them under running water also helps!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It slows down the chemicals that leave the onion!. Like sulphur!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
i have no idea but if u wanna stop crying while using onions chew a piece of gum!. my grandmother and mother and i swear by it!!Www@FoodAQ@Com