Uncovering compounds that tame the heat of chili peppers

ScienceDaily
May 14, 2025, 11:12 am59 pts
When biting into a chili pepper, you expect a fiery sensation on your tongue. This spiciness is detected because of capsaicinoid compounds. But for some peppers, despite high levels of capsaicinoids, the heat is mysteriously dull. Now, researchers have identified three compounds that lessen peppers' pungency.…

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