What to do if you eat hot pepper? A full analysis of the top 10 relief tips
In recent days, topics such as #热吃 Challenging Cartover# and #beingspiced by chili peppers have become hot topics, and many netizens have shared interesting stories of being “tortured” by chili peppers. The following is the data on hot pepper-related topics that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| hot topics | amount of discussion | Hot search duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Death Spicy Sticks" Challenge | 285,000 | 3 days |
| Internet celebrity chili sauce review | 162,000 | 2 days |
| First aid after eating spicy food | 428,000 | 5 days |
1. Why is chili pepper so spicy?

in chili pepperCapsaicinIt can irritate the nerves in the oral mucosa and trigger a burning sensation. Scientific research shows:
| Capsaicin type | stimulus intensity |
|---|---|
| dihydrocapsaicin | ★★★ |
| nordihydrocapsaicin | ★★★★ |
| High capsaicin | ★★★★★ |
2. 10 scientific relief methods
1.low temperature drinks: Milk/yoghurt is best, fat can dissolve capsaicin
2.Sugar neutralization: Contains white sugar or honey water (effective time is about 1-2 minutes)
3.Starch adsorption: Chew white bread/steamed buns (available in emergencies)
| method | Effective speed | duration |
|---|---|---|
| ice milk | immediately | 8-10 minutes |
| White sugar taken bucally | 1 minute | 5-7 minutes |
| Gargling with edible oil | 2 minutes | 15 minutes+ |
3. Pay special attention to taboos
✘ Pour ice water: it will diffuse capsaicin
✘Alcoholic drinks: aggravate the burning sensation
✘ Acidic juice: irritates damaged mucous membranes
4. Solutions for different spiciness levels
| spiciness level | Recommended actions |
|---|---|
| Mildly spicy (Scoville index 1,000-5,000) | Just rinse your mouth with sugar water |
| Medium spicy (5,000-50,000) | Need milk + starch food |
| Extra spicy (100,000+) | It is recommended to seek medical treatment |
Recently, hospitals in Chongqing, Hunan and other places have received many cases of "spicy injury". Doctors remind: IfStinging that lasts for more than 30 minutesormucous membrane swellingImmediate medical attention is required.
After mastering these methods, you will be able to deal with it calmly next time you encounter a "hot mouth" crisis! Welcome to share your spicy tips~
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