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Why are spicy foods spicy?

Why are spicy foods spicy?

Moment Of Um · Brains On Universe

May 22, 20245m 52s

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Show Notes

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.


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