What Makes Spicy Food Spicy? (Part 1)
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- That food was really spicy. I wonder what makes it feel that and why is it spicy.
- Here let me give you a quick lesson on why your body feels that way.
- What Makes Spicy Food Spicy? (Part 1)
- Why is Spicy Food Spicy For Us? The magic ingredient in spicy foods is capsaicin and it binds to a special class of receptors in our mouth called VR1 receptors. Capsaicin binds to those receptors which means something in your sensory neuron will reduce allowing your body to feel the spice. The feeling we have is somewhat similar to eating something hot temperature wise. The real purpose of VR1 receptors are to detect the level of heat or detect the heat to protect our bodies from it.
- Oh that's cool but can it do anything bad for my body?
- It can do bad and good. *Bell Rings* we will talk about it on the way to class.
- 1. Cause less inflammation which is good for people with gut diseases. 2. Can help reduce chances of intestinal tumors. 3. Can help boost metabolismwhich can help lose weight.
- Pros of Spicy Food
- Cons of Spicy Food
- 1. The spice reaction may differ on different people. 2. Capsaicin numbs people so itstops people from feeling pain. 3. Can cause itching, cutting andpinching.
- Hmm that's interesting but where can we even find Capsaicin?
- Let me explain where we can find it.
- Where And What Foods Can We Find Capsaicin? People think the seeds of chilis are where the capsaicin is but it is actually in the placenta. The placenta is the membrane that holds onto the seeds. Capsaicin Can be found in chilies mostly but some chilies have more than others. Capsaicin is the spiciest parts of the chili.
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