Dishes with onions are loved by many, but they are far from always appropriate for large crowds, because they leave an unpleasant breath. How to get rid of it quickly and what you need to eat so that you don't smell of onions - read on about these tricks.
Personal hygiene
First of all, when you need to freshen your breath, toothpaste or mouthwash comes to mind. These are indeed the most effective odor control methods, and it doesn’t matter if it is caused by the use of onions or other causes. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to use such special means in a timely manner, so the first thing you can do to reduce the intensity of the aroma is to rinse your mouth immediately after eating onions. 1 or 2 cups of warm liquid will well remove the remaining vegetable, not only from the tongue, but also from the surface of the teeth. Moreover, water always stimulates salivation, which will contribute to a longer cleaning of the oral cavity.
Most often, bacteria that cause an unpleasant odor are hidden in plaque and under the gum line, so the main task is to reach the most inaccessible places with a brush or at least a tooth rinse. To remove unpleasant plaque from the tongue, a special scraper or the back of the toothbrush will help, and it is advisable to complete hygienic measures with dental floss.
In addition, the smell of onions can be removed using hydrogen peroxide - however, in this case, be prepared for unpleasant sensations within the next half hour after the procedure.
Important! When choosing a mouthwash, give preference to a composition with an extract of oak bark or peppermint, since it is these components that better cope with the garlic or onion odor.
What to do to get rid of the smell of onions from the mouth?
If there is no toothpaste or rinse aid nearby, and you need to urgently remove the onion aftertaste, you can use suitable products or drinks. True, it is advisable to use them soon after the bow itself. Consider the list of the most famous antidotes to the smell of onions from the mouth.
Odor control products
Among the products that can cope with the above problem, more often than others recall fruits, seeds, nuts, herbs and spices, which themselves are characterized by a strong smell. Consider the most effective products from each group.
Fruits
The best option for freshening your breath will be fruits that can quickly oxidize in the open. First of all, it is worth paying attention to apples, especially since they are one of the most affordable. Just cut the apple into small pieces and leave it for 30-40 minutes until the surface is completely darkened. The darker the slices, the faster the apple will be able to cope with the problem of unpleasant onion breathing. The whole point is that the enzyme that appears upon contact with oxygen effectively breaks down the sulfur compounds that are formed in the body after eating stinging onions, thereby allowing you to remove the unpleasant odor.
In the absence of apples, pears, apricots, cherries, grapes will be a good alternative.
Did you know? A person can exude an onion smell not only after eating the specified vegetable. Japanese scientists have proven that such a fragrance often comes from any part of the body if you are in a stressful situation.
Seeds and nuts
The seeds, nuts and seeds of some fruits (for example, apricots or peaches) have a lot of fats, and the oily components always help to hide onion breath. The most affordable solution in this case will be sunflower seeds, which for greater effectiveness will have to eat at least 1-2 handfuls. After the “meal”, rinse your mouth with warm water several times, and you will immediately feel the absence of onion aftertaste.
If there are no seeds, nuts will be a good substitute for them. Hazel is especially good in this matter, since it is she who copes with the elimination of unpleasant odors best. In extreme cases, you can use ordinary walnuts, only they will need a little more, and the selected copies should be old.
Herbs and spices
From herbs, parsley is perfect for freshening breath after onion, which you just need to chew for several minutes. It effectively eliminates not only the onion smell, but also the unpleasant ambergris left after a stormy alcoholic party. To maximize the effectiveness of such a herb, it is better to chew it together with the stem part, since it contains more ether compounds.
Dill serves as a substitute for parsley, however, it is difficult to say how long its masking smell will hold. Unlike parsley, it does not eliminate, but only temporarily hides the consequences of eating onions.
From herbs and spices to eliminate unpleasant onion aroma, mint and lemon balm are better than others. The method of application is extremely simple: chew a few leaves or prepare yourself a strong mint broth. Peppermint is a good alternative to chemical chewing gum, especially since with its help you not only make your breath fresh, but also neutralize the source of disturbance of its freshness (the essential oils present in the plant will help).
The most unpleasant way to combat onion breath is to use mustard. A teaspoon of powder should be chewed, and then immediately washed down with water. And although this spice in itself does not have a pronounced aroma, it quickly reaches the desired result.
Fans of spices can knock down the aroma of onions and eaten using a more “delicious” way - eating dried cloves or a slice of cinnamon sticks. In both cases, the used spice must be chewed, held in the mouth for a while, then swallowed or spit out if you do not like such products.
Did you know? Bad breath in the 20s of the last century was often called halitophobia. This term was invented by the specialists of the company for the production of mouth rinses, but then it never became a medical definition of this problem. In the modern world, this concept is understood as a person’s confidence in the presence of bad breath, while in reality it is not there.
Non-odor drinks
If the smell of onions continues to remain in the mouth, and none of the above products are at hand, you can use one of the following drinks.
Milk and Kefir
Milk and other dairy products have a unique ability to reduce the concentration of sulfur in the mouth, and fatty options do this much better than nonfat products. Therefore, to combat the aroma of onions, it is enough to drink 1–1.5 cups of fat homemade milk or kefir and for some time do not drink it with water.
Sour drinks
Drinks with sourness are another good way to deal with the above problem. The simplest option would be a mixture of 1 tbsp. tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and one glass of clean and slightly warm water that you need to drink immediately after a meal. However, if you have problems with acidity of the stomach or if you have previously been diagnosed with an ulcer or gastritis, you should consult your doctor before using this method.
In the latter case, a milder option would be green tea, which copes with the problem of unpleasant odors no worse than mint drinks or products with parsley oil in the composition. In addition, green tea has many advantages, as it contains a considerable amount of catechins that can effectively resist plaque (in many cases, no worse than special rinses).
If the tea itself does not seem so attractive to you, you can add a few slices of lemon or a couple of parts of the ginger root to it, which will only increase its “anti-bow” properties. Cranberries, lemon juice, sometimes with the addition of Sicilian orange, are also a good alternative.
Coffee
Poorly brewed coffee is unlikely to neutralize the onion smell, but a cup of strong drink, such as espresso, will help you achieve a positive result in eliminating such a smell. 
Still coffee beans do better with this smell. All you need to do is chew a few grains and hold them in your mouth for 3-5 minutes. If after the procedure you feel that the onion flavor is still felt, it is worth repeating these steps.
Important! The daily norm of caffeine for an adult is not more than 400 mg, that is, 2 medium cups. With abuse, cardiac activity, increased irritability and emotional instability are possible.
Additional recommendations
Sometimes none of the above methods helps permanently remove bad breath, so the only preventative measure is to exclude the vegetable from your diet, at least before important events. Especially it is worth avoiding dishes with onions or green onions, and if you cook them yourself, then try to pre-process the vegetable - at least slightly stew. Pickled onion rings as part of a salad, cubes fried in a pan or oven-baked halves of whole onions never leave an unpleasant aftertaste, and their smell disappears very quickly.
Just in case, it is advisable to carry chewing gum, mainly of mint or fruit flavor. Both options perfectly mask an unpleasant odor, but their effect is always temporary, which should not be forgotten.
The aforementioned coffee beans have a similar effect, so if you can, you can put them in a sealed bag and put in your pocket. Chocolate confectionery grains have a special effect, since in addition to breath freshening, they can be used as a variety of confectionery delicacy.
Of course, many people have bad breath, so the main thing is to immediately determine what exactly smells and whether this peculiarity causes discomfort to other people during communication. Onion smell is one of the most unpleasant, so it is not surprising that many of us want to get rid of it or even muffle it, and it’s good that there are many effective means for this.
