Question: Is it true that if you cut an onion under water it wont effect your eyes?

Hayley Clissold answered on 25 Jun 2015:

I’ve never tried this technique, but apparently it is a suggested method of preventing your eyes from stinging and watering. The theory behind this technique is that putting the onion in the water will draw out the sulphuric compounds from the onions surfaces. However, this comes with the disadvantage of a milder tasting onion :/

I was once told to hold a spoon in my mouth while chopping onions….it sometimes worked, but I did look a little silly!!