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Cold water. It only spreads the oily capsaicin around your mouth, often making the burn worse.

Starches like bread, rice, or potatoes can help soak up the oily capsaicin and physically block receptors. Spicy Stuff.MOV

Capsaicin doesn't actually burn your skin or mouth; it tricks your brain into thinking they are on fire. Cold water

If you find yourself in a "Spicy Stuff" situation where the heat is too much, here is what works: Capsaicin doesn't actually burn your skin or mouth;

People have different tolerances based on their genetics (number of receptors) and how much they have "trained" their palate. 🥛 How to Stop the Heat

Heat is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). For context, a jalapeño is roughly 2,500–8,000 SHU, while a Carolina Reaper can exceed 2 million SHU.

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