02/26/2026
Chopping onions is like attending a tearjerker movie premiere in the kitchen. 🧅😭
The culprit behind this phenomenon is syn-propanethial-S-oxide, a compound released when onions are cut, which triggers our tear ducts.
💡 To avoid the waterworks, lay down a wet paper towel on your cutting board. This trick draws the tear-inducing compound towards the moist paper towel instead of your eyes.
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