Why do onions make us cry?


For all those who suffer when they cut an onion, help is at hand.

Thursday 15 July, 18.00 for 18:30-20:00
The Chemistry Centre, London W1J 0BA

Does garlic have health benefits, or does it just make your breath smell? Can it be used as a natural pesticide? Writer and chemist Eric Block delves into the mysteries of the salad bowl, unearthing the unusual history and science of sulfur-containing compounds.

Watch 'Chemistry in a Salad Bowl' online on demand from The Chemistry Centre

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