Why are chillies hot?

2006-09-25 00:24:49 · 1 answers · asked by LEGENDSofINDIA 3 in Environment

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Chilies are hot due to a chemical called capsaicin. It can burn the mouth without bothering the stomach (unless there is a bleeding ulcer!). It has been used as an ingredient in some medicines.

2006-09-25 01:31:39 · answer #1 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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