I am helping my son with his science fair project. He is trying to show which drink, milk, water or soda, helps cool your mouth after eating spicy food.
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Milk or better yet ice cream, the higher the fat content the better, they help remove the capsaicinoids which are found in peppers. Also sugar, I hear it works faster then the milk.
answered 1 year ago
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The reason certain foods are spicy is mainly do to a molecule called
capsaicin. Capsaicin is the main compound in chile peppers that give them their spice and is found in many hot sauces as well. Capsaicin is an irritant, which is what causes the burning feeling.
In order to reduce the burning sensation, eat fatty foods such as buttered toast or drinks like milk. Capsaicin is not soluble in water, so drinking water won't help to reduce the burning sensation after you stop drinking. Capsaicin is very soluble in pure al cohol, so drinking certain high al cohol content b eers, like pale ales, or wine should help a little be more than plain water. Even better yet, mouth wash is usually about 20% al cohol, which is much higher
than all b eer and wines. Rinsing with this may be your best and quickest bet.
So I've Read.
Good luck with the science fair! And Don't use al cohol in the project, that was included for reference only :)
answered 1 year ago
Anything sweet, and i find dairy products such as a yoghurt or milk help. Failing this, a slice of bread with some tomato ketchup helps.
answered 1 year ago
You could blend lemon with the skin on-hence it will take away the spiciness. The oil from the lemon skin when blend will however take away the chilli from your tongue.
answered 12 months ago
I think the water is the best choice for the burning mouth.
answered 9 months ago
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