What makes spicy food spicy? 665 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question98.78K May 26, 2020 0 Comments What makes spicy food spicy? In: Biology 4 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted May 26, 2020 0 Comments Most spicy foods utilize piperine and capsaicin. These two chemicals have a reaction in your mucous membranes that stimulates nerve endings and promotes secretion of gastric acid, both of which end up causing a burning sensation. So basically, it makes your nerves freak out. You are viewing 1 out of 4 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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