What makes food spicy?

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What makes food spicy?

Can food that is REALLY spicy actually damage your tounge or mouth?

2006-11-24 08:34:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

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Spicy food is so due to capsaicin in the chili or pepper used the more capsaicin the hotter. Yes you can burn out your taste buds and even scald your mouth, thankfully your mouth and tounge will heal in about 10 days until then things may be difficult to taste so stick to simply seasoned foods.

2006-11-24 08:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

seasonings make foods spicy! yes, to much eaten to often can hurt your tongue, esophagus, stomach lining, and colon as well as your liver and pancreas!

2006-11-24 09:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by lou 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

put chili power in it (not too much though)

2006-11-24 08:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋