Capsaicin: The Compound Behind The Pepper Scale
Capsaicin is the compound that makes chili peppers hot. Here’s how it works, how hot it gets, why water won’t put it out and which health claims hold up.
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Capsaicin is the compound that makes chili peppers hot. Here’s how it works, how hot it gets, why water won’t put it out and which health claims hold up.
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