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Capsaicin is the chemical responsible for the "hot" taste of chilies peppers. This compound is fat soluble and therefore water will be of no assistance when countering the burn. The most effective way to relieve the burning sensation it causes are dairy products, such as milk and yogurt. A protein called casein occurs in dairy products which binds to the active agent in chilies, capsaicin, effectively making it less available to "burn" the mouth. Rice is also useful for ameliorating the impact, especially when it is included with a mouthful of the hot food. These foods are typically included in the cuisine of cultures that major in the use of chilis. Mechanical stimulation of the mouth by chewing food will also partially mask the pain sensation.
Cooling and mechanical stimulation are the only proven methods to relieve the pain, however many questionable tips are widely perpetuated. Since capsaicin in its pure state is poorly soluble in water but well in oils and alcohol, an often heard advice is to eat fatty foods or beverages, assuming that these would carry away the capsaicin. The value of this practice is questionable and the burning sensation will slowly fade away without any measure taken.
Water should not be used to relieve the burning as water opens the taste buds. Milk however has been found to work, as seen on the American TV shows Mythbusters and Food Detectives.
Capsaicin is the chemical responsible for the "hot" taste of chilies peppers. This compound is fat soluble and therefore water will be of no assistance when countering the burn. The most effective way to relieve the burning sensation it causes are dairy products, such as milk and yogurt. A protein called casein occurs in dairy products which binds to the active agent in chilies, capsaicin, effectively making it less available to "burn" the mouth. Rice is also useful for ameliorating the impact, especially when it is included with a mouthful of the hot food. These foods are typically included in the cuisine of cultures that major in the use of chilis. Mechanical stimulation of the mouth by chewing food will also partially mask the pain sensation.
Cooling and mechanical stimulation are the only proven methods to relieve the pain, however many questionable tips are widely perpetuated. Since capsaicin in its pure state is poorly soluble in water but well in oils and alcohol, an often heard advice is to eat fatty foods or beverages, assuming that these would carry away the capsaicin. The value of this practice is questionable and the burning sensation will slowly fade away without any measure taken.
Water should not be used to relieve the burning as water opens the taste buds. Milk however has been found to work, as seen on the American TV shows Mythbusters and Food Detectives.
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