Why are spicy foods spicy?

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Why are spicy foods spicy?

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May 22, 2024

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Lots of people love spicy food for that tongue-tingling feeling. But where does it come from? What’s happening in our mouths when we bite down on a jalapeño or chili flake? We asked taste and smell researcher Arthur Zimmerman to help us find the answer.Got a tasteful question? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll spice up your life with the answer!

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Why are spicy foods spicy?

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