Getting over the taste of chili pepper [duplicate]

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I'm planning a chili pepper degustation together with some friends who are likewise interested in cooking.

We're planning to taste a number of different peppers both to better understand when to prefer one over the other and simply because it's a fun idea.
We'll be working our way up in hotness and inevitably everyone will reach their limit of acceptable hotness.

Is there any food or beverage that can be consumed to lessen the effects of chili pepper once someone has reached their limits?
As a counter example I've heard drinking water is a bad idea, as it helps break down remaining pieces of pepper which will in turn make you feel the taste more.

Not to be confused with this question that asks how to reduce chili pepper hotness prior to eating, I'm looking for a remedy for after eating the pepper.

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Best Answer

Milk or milk-based products generally help lessen the hotness after eating chili peppers. At least it works for me.

Some people go for plain bread, I didn't try it yet so I can't say for sure if it helps.



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Quick Answer about "Getting over the taste of chili pepper [duplicate]"

The capsaicin in chiles is what gives the peppers their burn. One of the best ways to counteract this chemical compound is by adding a dairy product: whole fat milk, heavy cream, yogurt, cheese, or sour cream. Even rich coconut milk can do the trick. Sugars help to neutralize the heat of chile peppers.

How do you neutralize cayenne pepper?

You can add sweetness to your dishes to help ease excessive heat from cayenne pepper. Simply stir a little sugar or honey into the dish. When using sugar, many experts suggest brown sugar as the best option. Sugar is especially effective when you combine it with acid in the form of citrus or vinegar.

Does sugar make chili less spicy?

Sweet Defeats Heat Adding something sweet to a too spicy dish is another great way to reduce spiciness. A sprinkle of sugar or honey should do the trick.

What neutralizes hot peppers on skin?

Vinegar: Acetic acid neutralizes the alkalinity of capsaicin. Pour it over hands or contaminated skin. It's also safe to soak skin in a mixture of vinegar and water for 15 minutes. Additionally, you can rinse your mouth with vinegar to relieve hot pepper burn.

What does a chile pepper taste like?

Chiles have a variety of flavors, we have identified 20, with some of the most common being spicy, fruity, sweet, smoky, earthy, pungent, and grassy. Chile peppers do not typically have just a single flavor with most having two to three and some with as many as five.


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The active ingredient in chilies dissolves in fat, so any oil based foodstuff should also be good. Bread dipped in olive oil should work or maybe fresh Naan smothered generously in warm ghee.

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