🔬 Science Chilli Burns Your Mouth Without Actually Burning
Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: The Economic Times · 1 min read · · Updated
What actually happened
The sensation after biting into a hot chilli can be intense: your mouth may feel as though it is on fire. Your lips can tingle, your tongue may burn, and your body may respond with sweating, watery eyes and increased saliva. However, unless the chilli is physically hot enough to cause a thermal injury, it is not actually burning the tissues in your mouth.
Key points
- The sensation after biting into a hot chilli can be intense: your mouth may feel as though it is on fire.
- Your lips can tingle, your tongue may burn, and your body may respond with sweating, watery eyes and increased saliva.
- However, unless the chilli is physically hot enough to cause a thermal injury, it is not actually burning the tissues in your mouth.
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