why do some hot sauces hit you right away while others “build” the spice over time?

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why do some hot sauces hit you right away while others “build” the spice over time?

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Capsaicin is an irritant to your soft tissue. In high concentrations it will instantly get a reaction but in lower concentration the irritation comes on more gradually with prolonged exposure.