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Onions spew enzymes and sulfenic acid when their skin is broken. These compounds combine to produce propanethial S-oxide, an irritating gas. Propanethial S-oxide is a lachrymatory agent, meaning that it generates tears when it touches the eye. How can I not be affected by onions? A dull knife smashes rather than slices, doing more damage […]

“Your eyes have a set of nerves that detect anything that’s potentially harmful to your eyes. Your eyes react to the gas that is formed, and your eyes try to flush it out with tears,” Rosa explained in a school news release. However, onions pose no serious threat to your visual health. Do onions help […]

Besides being rich in antioxidants, onions contain a fair amount of: Manganese. Vitamin B6. Vitamin C. Which vitamin is rich in onion? Onions are also a good source of: Vitamin C. Vitamin B6. Potassium. What is the benefit of onion? Well, the flavonoids in onion help in reducing bad cholesterol in your body and thiosulfinates […]

Onion (Allium cepa) is a member of the family Amaryllidaceae and one of the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. Onion has plentiful chemical compounds such as allicin, quercetin, fisetin, other sulphurous compounds: diallyl disulphide and diallyl trisulphide. What chemical is in onions that make you cry? What is lachrymator? Irritation to the […]

Share on Pinterest Symptoms of an onion allergy may include nausea, headache, and itching. If food comes into contact with onions, it may trigger an allergic reaction. If a person is allergic to onions, symptoms can appear up to 2 hours after ingestion. Why does cutting onions give me a headache? “The way [cutting an […]

Onion – Onion, again, is the most commonly used vegetable in every other Indian household due to its taste, micronutrients, and vitamins. Even traditionally, it has been used as an herbal remedy for cold, influenza, and bronchitis. It helps improve the lungs and its functioning with its anti-inflammatory properties. Do onions help your lungs? Onion […]

White, yellow and red onions all have higher concentrations of the onion enzyme necessary to create this gas, while sweet onions, green onions and scallions have lower concentrations. Also, some people are more sensitive to this gas than others, he said. Why do onions make some people cry and others not? Onions absorb sulfur from […]

As described, ‘the extract of edible basl (onion) is useful for cataracts and clears vision, collyrium of powdered seeds with honey is useful in corneal opacity'(3). Does onion damage your eyes? When an onion is sliced or diced, the onion’s cells release these compounds into the air. When this occurs, “enzyme” works to alter the […]

Commonly used as a flavoring or side dish, onions are a staple food in many cuisines. They can be baked, boiled, grilled, fried, roasted, sautéed, powdered, or eaten raw. Onions vary in size, shape, and color, but the most common types are white, yellow, and red. What are onions used for besides cooking? Onions are […]

Onions are biennials; their life cycle is two years long. But they are usually picked during their first year before flowers form and the bulbs stop growing. Onions grow best in loose, fertile soil. They can grow in many different climates. What are the stages of onion growth? Onions are cool-season plants. They have three […]

fibrous roots. Onion plants possess fibrous roots. A bundle of fibrous roots are present at the base of the bulb. Is an onion a taproot? Taproot arises from the radicle (embryonic part) of the plants, but the Fibrous root grows from the stem and leaves rather from the radicle. The roots of onion are short-lived […]

Onion bulbs are produced by sowing seeds in a dense pattern in early summer, then harvested in the autumn when the bulbs are still small, followed by drying and storage. These bulbs planted the following spring grow into mature bulbs later in the growing season. Where do onions come from? onion, (Allium cepa), herbaceous biennial […]

Onions are a cool-weather crop and can be grown in USDA zones 3 to 9. Hot temperatures or other stressful conditions cause them to “bolt”, meaning that a flower stem begins to grow. Onions may be grown from seeds or from partially grown bulbs called “sets”. Do onions grow from the ground? Onions are biennials […]

middle Asia. The common onion (Allium cepa), leek, and garlic originated in middle Asia, with secondary centers of development and distribution in western Asia and the Mediterranean lands. The Welsh onion is believed to be of Chinese origin. Is onion of Indian origin? The exact place of the origin of the vegetable is not clear […]

Onion is neither a root nor a stem. An onion actually is actually an underground stem which is a bulb. Basically, the bulb is characterized under the stem. So it is the stem. Why onion is considered as stem? The onion bulb is a modified stem because it consists of large numbers of fleshy scales […]

Its exact origins are not known: the name “Egyptian” is very mysterious. The ancient Egyptians loved onions and believed that their round shape and concentric rings symbolized eternal life. Territory. State Italy Region Liguria Production area: Ventimiglia Commune and Nervia Valley (province of Imperia) Where did onions originate from? southwestern Asiaonion, (Allium cepa), herbaceous biennial […]

Maharashtra. 2. Maximum onion production takes place in Maharashtra (4905.0 thousand tons) state followed by Karnataka (2592.2 thousand tons), Gujarat (1514.1 thousand tons.), Bihar (1082.0 thousand tons.), Madhya Pradesh (1021.5 thousand tons.) and Andhra Pradesh (812.6 thousand tons). Which is the highest onion producing state in India? Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh The list of top crop […]

In fact, in India it is not only a staple ingredient but it is often eaten raw as it is believed to be much more nutritious than cooked onion. But did you know that onion also has some miraculous benefits. Since ages, onions have been used for their unique medicinal properties. Why do Indian eat […]

Onions are biennials and require two seasons to complete their life cycle. In the first season, they form onion bulbs underground that are harvested. In the second season, they produce flowers and seeds. The bulb of the onion plant grows underground while the onion tops grow above the ground. Do onions grow out of the […]

The exact place of the origin of the vegetable is not clear and researchers have ascribed onions to a region stretching from northwest India, parts of modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan in the west to parts of China and Central Asia in the northeast. What is onions called in India? Indeed, most parts of India […]