Why do plain onions with salt on a plate spark and burn a little when you warm them up in the microwave?

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Why do plain onions with salt on a plate spark and burn a little when you warm them up in the microwave?

One time I cut up some onions and warmed them up in the microwave and they sparked and made a flame for a few minutes.I also put salt on them.Why did they do this?

2006-06-05 10:50:05 · 1 answers · asked by -Veggie Chick- 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan

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i think it is because of the oil that is in onions.

2006-06-05 11:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by kantriella 3 · 3⤊ 5⤋