The rise of swicy flavors
Chapter 1
The science of swicy
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Chapter 2
Global roots of sweet and spicy
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Chapter 3
The modern swicy explosion
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Chapter 4
The next generation of flavors
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Ch 1 · The science of swicy
alicecooks Capsaicin lights a fire on your TRPV1, But sugar coats your tongue until the sweetness has won.
Fun Fact
Heat receptors: Your tongue has receptors that detect spice, and they are the exact same ones that tell your brain when water is boiling hot!
Glossary
capsaicin (noun)
A chemical compound found in chili peppers that causes a burning sensation on the tongue. The molecule binds to human TRPV1 receptors, triggering an endorphin release that sugar helps to balance.
A chemical compound found in chili peppers that causes a burning sensation on the tongue. The molecule binds to human TRPV1 receptors, triggering an endorphin release that sugar helps to balance.
Quiz
Which receptor on the human tongue does capsaicin bind to, mimicking physical heat?
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What natural chemicals does the brain release in response to the pain of spicy food?
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At what physical temperature do TRPV1 receptors naturally activate without spice?