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Why does cutting onions make you cry?

Why does cutting onions make you cry?

Moment Of Um · Brains On Universe

March 17, 20256m 17s

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Show Notes

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.


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