2006-09-01 05:30:35 · 54 answers · asked by lisa J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
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2006-09-01 05:33:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
1) wet a paper towel and put it in your mouth.
2) put the onion in the freezer for 3-4 min.
3) don't cut off the root end of the onion
4) Fill the sink with water and cut the onion while it is under the surface of the water. Now not only can you cut it but rinse it as well.
Onions only defense against animals is the smell which makes you cry.
2006-09-01 05:42:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moment your eyes start to water rinse your hands under the tap with cold water. The colder the water, the better. I think this works because it is like the short, sharp shock treatment.
Another tip which helps is to rinse the blade of the knife you are using with cold water before you start chopping.
Also, I find it helps to put the extractor fan on.
Lastly do not rub your eyes with your hands after you have been chopping or you will make things worse. If you need to rub them with clean dry kitchen roll.
2006-09-01 05:34:44 · answer #3 · answered by _scientist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak the onion in water for 10 mins before cutting. This is the best and practical remedy.
2006-09-01 05:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by The Inquisitive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you slice an onion it sprays out a liquid that causes the irritation to your eyes.
Use a banjo type slicer made by Borne. It makes big pieces, little pieces, thick slices and thin slices with just a minor change, and does a very good job of containing the spray.
You could slice them under water too.
2006-09-01 05:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by namsaev 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cutting the onions in water will prevent the vapour given off by onion, which stings the eyes, from getting in contact with the eyes.
2006-09-01 05:34:49 · answer #6 · answered by silverLEMON 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sulphur in the onion makes one cry while cutting it so best thing is either wear glasses or stor your onions in the refrigerator. what I suggest is peel 3-4 of them and put them in ziplock bags and put them in the fridge you will not tear up at all. Or if you are in great hurry do not have any in the fridgefill up a pot with icy cold water put the peeled onion in it for 5-10 mins before chopping them . it would help you greatly.
2006-09-02 04:44:28 · answer #7 · answered by imhm2004 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cut the onions near running water (like the tap). WHen onions are cut, they release thier form of protection - sulfur gas. The gas mixes with the water in your eyes and viola! you have sulfuric acid - thats why it burns like the dickens!. If you cut the onions near running water, then the sulfur gas will make contact with that watr first - sparing your eyes
2006-09-01 06:58:23 · answer #8 · answered by glazeddonut27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just change your name to Margaret Thatcher - she cut the guts out of British unions and never cried once...
2006-09-01 08:29:48 · answer #9 · answered by AgProv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
onions when cut release certain chemicals which cause tear glands to secrete tears.to avoid this immerse onions in water at room temperature for 15 minutes and then cut it without tears.
2006-09-01 05:34:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear glasses or put the onion under water
2006-09-01 05:31:32 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋