Scientific Study Debunks Onion Myths: Sharpness, Not Temperature, is Key to Tear-Free Chopping

Beyond the refrigeration myth, the scientific solution also implicitly dismisses a host of other traditional but ineffective methods, such as placing a piece of bread in the mouth, holding a match, or cutting near a stream of running water. While techniques like wearing sealed goggles can physically block the irritating gas, they are often impractical and cumbersome for routine kitchen use. The newly confirmed strategy is superior because it addresses the problem at the source: by minimizing the production and dispersal of the chemical agent in the first place. By focusing on a sharp, clean cut, the need for any defensive, external measures, whether they be goofy or simply inconvenient, is eliminated, streamlining the entire cooking process.