Onions have no flavor, only a smell.

not true

haa whatever, this is not true!

Actually, the human nose is used for 80% of tasting.

even so if the human nose is used for 80% of tasting....you are still tasting what you smell. Therefore, onions have a taste. ;-)

this is complete bs

is that why the smell makes your eyes water and your mouth dry up.

that is why it is the only food that you cant actually taste if you plug your nose

This is simply not true. Not only do onions have a taste, but they taste different depending on how they are prepared - raw, sauteed, boiled, or caramelized - each has its own unique and identifiable flavor! Just discovered this site - are untrue facts ever taken down?

lol thats not true, I can always taste onions. They have a distinct taste.

the person who posted this is far from inteligent