Australia's first tearless onions launch in Woolworths

The days of bring emotionally triggered by onions in the midst of a stir-fry recipe are over.

For the first time in Australia, Happy Chop's Tearless Onions are being launched exclusively across Woolworths stores in NSW, Victoria and the ACT.

The unique onion variety is known to be less likely to make you cry while chopping it up.

The tear-saving product will be available from July 12 until September (while stock lasts).

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According to science, when an onion is cut or damaged, it naturally releases a combination of natural chemicals and enzymes (or 'volatile compounds') as a self-defense mechanism.

These compounds are what cause irritation to the eyes, or trigger a stream of tears.

The Tearless Onions contain fewer of these compounds, and after harvest they continue to reduce, as opposed to regular onions, in which these compounds increase over time.

This means the varietal become more tearless over time.

The Tearless Onions comes after decades of development using natural methods, including cross-breeding existing onion varieties.

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"We're excited to bring this incredible variety to our customers to take the tears out of meal prep," said Paul Turner, Woolworths Supermarkets' General Manager Fruit & Veg.

"I've heard all sorts of stories about how people avoid tears when cutting onions – whether that's wearing glasses, freezing onions or wearing a mask."

Turner explained his excitement about the new product.

"These Happy Chop - Tearless Onions stand out as a unique innovation in Australian produce," Turner said.

"Onions are a household staple and this is a great option for many people who end up in tears when preparing onions," he added.

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"It's another way we continue to deliver on our promise to bring the best fresh fruit and veg to our customers."

Aside from being less pungent then regular onions, the Tearless Onions are also slightly sweeter.

They are 100 per cent Australian-grown exclusively for Woolworths and can be enjoyed raw or cooked.

If you're one of the customers who's already on the edge of your seat, prepare to grab your keys and rush off to your local Woolies. The onions will be available in 500g packs for $2.50 each.