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Why does cutting onions make you cry?

Why does cutting onions make you cry?

Update: 2025-03-17
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Onions add zesty flavor to lots of different foods, like soups, salads, omelets, and much more! But sometimes, chopping them up can make your eyes water – ugh! Why does that happen, anyway? We asked chef and cookbook author Kenji Lopez-Alt to help us find the answer.


Got a question ON-ion your mind? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact and we’ll find such a great answer, you’ll weep for joy!  

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Why does cutting onions make you cry?

Why does cutting onions make you cry?

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