When it comes to chopping onions while cooking, tears start flowing from our eyes. Chopping onions while cooking is difficult because at that time our eyes start watering. If you also have the same problem, we will tell you some hacks that will keep your eyes from burning and tearing.
The gas in onions causes watery eyes when cutting them. When we cut onions, a special type of gas is released. This gas is called sy propanethial s oxide. It irritates the membranes in the eyes via the nasal passage and causes tearing.
Peel the onion and cut it in half. Then put this piece in water for some time. You can use it after keeping it in water for 15-20 minutes. You can also add white vinegar to this water if you wish.
You can use goggles while cutting onions. These are a special type of glasses that prevent air from reaching the eyes. With its help, the gas in the onion will not reach the eyes.
Always cut onions with a sharp blade. If you cut an onion with a sharp spatula, it gets a certain type of layering that results in less enzyme coming out of it. When onion walls are damaged, less gas is released from them. As a result your eyes will be protected.
You can keep the onion in the fridge for 20-25 minutes before cutting it. By doing this, the enzyme present in the onion is removed and the eyes do not tear when cut.