CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Onions now come in a tearless version that scientists in New Zealand report may provide similar heart health benefits as its close relative, garlic.
Colin C. Eady of New Zealand Agriseeds Ltd. and colleagues note the onion has a unique chemistry that leads to its tear-inducing effects when cut. Its pungency has driven cooks to don goggles, clench wooden spoons in their mouths and try other, usually futile, techniques to prevent crying at the cutting board, Eady said.