We’ve all been there—chopping onions, and suddenly, your eyes start burning, and the tears won’t stop. But did you know there’s a super simple trick to prevent this? Just pop your onion in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before cutting it! ❄️
Why does this work?
Onions release a gas called syn-Propanethial-S-oxide, which irritates your eyes and causes them to tear up. Chilling the onion slows down this chemical reaction, meaning less gas gets released into the air—and no more crying! 👏
Bonus Tips for Tear-Free Onion Chopping:
✅ Use a sharp knife—a dull blade crushes the onion, releasing more irritating chemicals.
✅ Cut the onion under running water or near a fan to blow the gas away.
✅ Leave the root end intact while chopping—it has the highest concentration of tear-inducing compounds.
Have you ever tried this trick? 🤔 Let us know in the comments! 👇
