13 Tips To Cut Onions Without Tears

Some people start to cry especially profusely by cutting onions. Then you would almost think that they are sad! That is of course not the case, but it is quite annoying and annoying. So try the 13 tips in this article to cut onions without tears.

Why do you start to cry cutting onions?

When you cut onions, you break cells with aliinase. When those cells rupture, propanethial-s-oxide is released, a gas that causes eye irritation and tears. This gas is easily picked up in the nose and irritates the nasal mucus.

When you inhale propanethial, it causes annoying tears and a burning sensation in the eyes. This is often so annoying that you sometimes even have to leave the kitchen for a while to recover.

Most people tend to cry when dealing with onions. So try the tips below. With these tips, you can avoid or reduce the irritant and thus minimize its effects.

The best tips to cut onions without crying

Preparation

• The first tip we recommend is to rub the cutting board with a piece of lemon before slicing the onion. Then you can cut it easily and avoid the discomfort that arises in your eyes. This tip can also help prevent the strong smell of the onions from permeating the cutting board.

• If you must cut an onion while cooking , try putting the knife in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting. It should be quite cold when you are going to use it.
• A good option is also to put the onion in the freezer for at least an hour before slicing. The onion then becomes cold, which is very helpful to avoid the annoying irritation and tears.
• Boil water in the area where you will be cutting the onions so that the steam disperses the gases from the onions as you cut them.
• Make sure to use a good knife to cut the onions. A serrated blade will release more enzymes, which cause the burning sensation and tears.

While cutting

• An excellent tip that produces good results is to cut the onion with the extractor fan switched on.
• Another good option is to cut an onion in an area with good airflow  , as this will spread the acids released from the onion. These acids cause the tears.

• While slicing the onion, occasionally hold the blade in cold water or vinegar. It’s a very simple tip, but it makes the tears a little less.
• Water can help disperse the gas that the onion releases when you cut it. It is best to fill a container with water and place it close to where the onions are cut.
• While it may seem funny, you can use sunglasses or glasses while cutting onions. This tip will prevent the annoying burning sensation and tears and you can cut the onions without any problem. There are even glasses designed especially for cutting onions,  which are available in stores for about 20 euros.
• Another tip that may work is to cut the onion into large chunks first and  soak it in boiling water for a few minutes before dicing it again.

If none of these tips work, consider replacing the regular onions with green onions, although they won’t give your meals the same taste.