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There are sulfur compounds in raw onions that make some of us very sick. The reaction can range from a simple gag to actually throwing up. Many of us can ingest onions that have been completely caramelized.

I know for myself, if I get one teeny piece of raw onion on a burger, or in lettuce, it will always make me ill and ruin my meal. I might be able to swallow a mouthful with the offensive bit, but I'll taste it for at least half a day. I can also smell it on people's breath for at least 12 hours, no matter how much brushing the person does.

Onion sensitivity/allergy is often laughed at, ridiculed or poo-pooed by others. The fact remains, if someone says that onions make them sick, it is a real and serious negative reaction to something in the food and is not just a "picky" food choice. I'd rather be able to eat raw onions, trust me!

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