Commentary for Chullin 194:24

שיערו חכמים דאין נותן טעם באיסורין יותר מבצל וקפלוט

R'Abba said to Abaye: Why not measure as though they were pepper or spices, in which case the flavour would not become neutralized even in a thousand-fold? - He replied: The Rabbis have estimated that among forbidden substances there is none that can impart a stronger flavour than onions or leeks.

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