What makes pepper hot,the chemical reaction with the toungue???



Answer:
It's a chemical called Capsaicin - which stimulates nerve endings on the tongue
nerves in the tongue
It's the compound capsaicin. It is present in all the plants of the pepper family (Capsicum). It is such an irritant that it can be detected in water at very low levels (1000ppm for those who understand).

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