What compound does chilli produce that makes us feel the heat while eating it?

Correct answer: Capsaicin

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Bonnie
Bonnie
I pit it mixed with some water in a spray bottle. I spray my plants with it when the Locusts start devouring my plants!😬
Kiwirobot
Kiwirobot
I've had tortoises in my garden for years and quite recently I discovered that they absolutely love hot peppers
TestyAlien3443
TestyAlien3443
PC, Ibuprofen reduces fever, not create them
J
J
Love the burn! I try to eat at least one a day! I was given a bottle of Inferno sauce at Xmas it’s seriously hot and was embarrassed on social media when I forgot that I’d just chopped habaneros then rubbed my eyes talk about crying like a baby!!! Lol
RushMama2112
RushMama2112
Bonnie , does it work on other pests? We have issues with scale insects and spider mites. ugh!
Lionessa
Lionessa
Capsaicin is what provides the "hot" in IcyHot. The "icy" is menthol.
Right ✅️ US
Right ✅️ US
Mixed with Aspercreme helps provide deep heat pain relief...
Right ✅️ US
Right ✅️ US
Used as pseudo pain reliever in topical creams & ointments...
Lionessa
Lionessa
Terry , Me, too. Sweet and sour pork with pineapple. And fried rice. Yum.
Terry
Terry
I would have rather sweet and sour than heat!
tanker2933
tanker2933
BrainTek , Scoville scale
BrainTek
BrainTek
capsaicin is what's measured in the koville (sp?) or heat scale
toothless beachrat
toothless beachrat
J, I did the same in the mid 80's and learned my lesson that day!
Player #25874027
Player #25874027
Champion, I think the police should use that formula for sobriety testing
PC
PC
Ibuprofen? 😆