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 | The Fruit That Can Burn Your Mouth | | by JK Kristie | | published on Jan 4, 2009 | The fruit of most species of Capsicum contains capsaicin (methyl vanillyl nonenamide), a lipophilic chemical that can produce a strong burning sensation in the mouth (and, if not properly digested, the anus) of the unaccustomed eater. |
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