Curious Kids Every Day: A Daily Educational Podcast

What Makes Food Spicy?

Mittwoch, 12. August 2026 · 14 min

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In this episode, we learn...
• Capsaicin activates heat-sensing nerve endings
• Pepper heat concentrates in pale inner tissue
• Milk proteins help carry capsaicin away
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