2006-06-25 00:10:30 · 11 answers · asked by surajdandi 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Chili is hot because it contains a molecule called capsaicin. More about capsaicin at the source below:
2006-06-25 00:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chilli contains capsicin, which is a pungent biochemical.
This is key to attributing spiciness to chilli.
This compound is not so much soluble in water.
But it dissolves readily in fats oils etc.
So, it can be retained by the cell membrane of the tongue for quite some time, giving you the long lasting spicy taste.
2006-06-25 13:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Abhay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chili peppers are naturally spicy if you find them to hot but like them drink milk, yogurt or creamed cheese or a dip using yogurt or a creamed cheese will take away some of the bite
2006-06-25 07:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by Robert B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because chilli have the shape of some other hot thing.
2006-06-25 07:24:00 · answer #4 · answered by Bloody Heart 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chilli is only as spicy as you make it. i make both hot and not hot chilli. its all according to what you put in it when you make it.
2006-06-25 07:17:49 · answer #5 · answered by sweeetkisses2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does not have to be...depends on what kinds of seasoning you use. I use garlic, onion, Tony Chachere's cajun spices, Louisiana hot sauce, Mexene chili powder and canned diced tomatos and tomato sauce. It is pretty hot. Some recipes are hotter using Cheyenne pepper and such.
2006-06-25 07:21:43 · answer #6 · answered by fro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's made with Chili powder or Chili, which is a pepper. The name Chili comes from the pepper, not the meat or beans.
2006-06-25 07:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by Dale P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because lots of spices are included in the ingredients
2006-06-25 07:14:35 · answer #8 · answered by nastaany1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it IS a spice.
2006-06-25 07:14:43 · answer #9 · answered by Pandak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it aint honey.
2006-06-25 07:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋