2007-03-26 01:53:09 · 5 answers · asked by Miss S 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The enzymes in the onion are attracted to water sources like your eyes. Minimize tearing by keeping your mouth open while cutting onions.
2007-03-26 01:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by Tom ツ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "fumes" of an onion depend on how much water they recieve when growing. If you flood your garden often, the "fumes" don't irritate as badly. However, if you get a really "ripe" onion, just cut it under running water and your eyes won't run.
2007-03-26 09:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by FireBug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The acidic juices let off fumes that irratate your eyes. Your eyes' natural defense is to tear up in hopes of rinsing out the offensive irratant.
2007-03-26 08:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by somehowexcellent 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fumes.
Put a toothpick in your mouth while peeling.
2007-03-26 08:57:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it irritates the eyes. chew gum u won't be in tears
2007-03-26 08:57:40 · answer #5 · answered by nana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋