like when you pop one into your mouth, you get that fire-hot, tingling burning sensation on your tastebuds...so what causes that sensation? =D
2007-06-24 21:36:26 · 9 answers · asked by Ridz 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Im not sure but do know that the seeds in the chili are what make it hot. If you take them out they wont be very hot.
2007-06-24 21:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by hourglass_beauty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its the seeds inside the pod that give out the hot and spicy ness of taste.
2007-06-24 21:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by aotea s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The chemical compound capsicum in the chilies
2007-06-25 05:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by pcbeachrat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Capsaicin, a chemical produced by the plant to repel animals.
2007-06-24 21:53:00 · answer #4 · answered by barbara 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same thing that makes Strawberries sweet, the natural chemical balance.
2007-06-24 21:39:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called capzaisin. And it's all in the seeds so if you don't want all the heat just scoop out the seeds.
2007-06-28 17:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by Eugene 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the chemicals of the pepper interacting with the chemicals in ur mouth and on your tongue
2007-06-24 21:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think ur tasteful tounge
2007-06-24 21:40:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
capsaicin
2007-06-24 21:38:14 · answer #9 · answered by LO! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋