Tuesday 13 August 2013

What makes chillies hot?

Capsaicin is a chemical present in chillies which makes it hot.
Even though chillies have a really fierce taste but still we humans love to eat them why?
The tingling sensation on the tongue, when you try a chilli, is caused by a substance called capsaicin, which tricks the brain into thinking you're burning. The body then secrets natural painkilling chemicals called endorphins, which send out a rush of pleasure.

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