Did you know the taste of onion changes with its shape? A culinary scientist explains the impact of the chopping technique on its flavor.
Experts on TikTok have presented us with some of the strangest yet interesting facts about food, health, pets, and more. If you found the health benefits of blending fruits instead of juicing fascinating, the fact about onions is a cooking hack every foodie must know.
How onion flavor changes when it’s cut
Jessica Gavin on TikTok explains the link between onion’s flavor and the shape in which it’s cut.
According to the culinary scientist, when the vegetable is cut in slices along the length of the fibers, the flavor is less powerful because fewer cells are ruptured. This method is suggested when you want to eat raw onions, owing to the mild taste.
However, cutting the onion against the grain crosswise damages more cells to release an enzyme responsible for creating the pungent.
It’s better to cut the vegetable using the latter method for cooking to make the most of the flavor.
Jessica is a Certified Food Scientist and Certified Culinary Scientist. She identifies herself as a “teacher at heart”.
She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Food Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, California. Jessica also has an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts.
Jessica started her food blog in 2012 after pursuing a career in nutrition product development. She boasts over 10 years of experience as a Senior Research Scientist in the industry.
TikTok users are fascinated with the fact
Due to the lack of reasoning, people thought the shape in which an onion is cut had nothing to do with its flavor, and brushed it off as a myth.
But, Jessica’s video caught many off-guard with an informative fact about the vegetable.
“Wow. I had no clue it made so much difference, ” said one.
Another added: “I noticed this while cutting onions today. Thank you” A third person commented: “Fascinating.”
“I never believed this was true,” wrote another user.
