How to Use capsaicin in a Sentence
capsaicin
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The capsaicin in chiles is what gives the peppers their burn.
—Fox News, 26 Aug. 2015
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The heat comes from a compound in the pepper called capsaicin.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2019
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It’s not just the heat, this steady throb of chile-pepper capsaicin.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022
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The hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin the peppers contain.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022
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Squirrels do not like the smell or taste of capsaicin, which is the thing that gives hot peppers their heat.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 22 May 2017
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The starch in bread helps neutralize the effects of capsaicin.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
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This is where most of the heat lives (in the form of the chemical compound capsaicin), so if that’s not your speed, go ahead and toss ‘em.
—Alex Pastron, Bon Appétit, 26 July 2019
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Pickles sit atop the toothpick to help manage the capsaicin.
—Andy Staples, SI.com, 30 June 2017
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Mike, on a scale of Frank's buffalo sauce at one and pure capsaicin a 10, where on the scale is shatta?
—WIRED, 14 Sep. 2023
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Dairy, which actually breaks down the capsaicin bonds, is the best way to cool down your mouth.
—Noelle Ike, CNN Underscored, 4 Mar. 2021
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The spicier the pepper, the higher its level of capsaicin.
—Christina Oehler, Health.com, 26 June 2019
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The compound that makes peppers hot is called capsaicin.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2023
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Birds are not repelled by capsaicin—and this might keep chipmunks away.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2023
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Use gloves when handling hot peppers; do not touch eyes or nose, as capsaicin can burn skin.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022
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These peppers still contain some capsaicin but not as much.
—Lisa Drayer, CNN, 8 Mar. 2018
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Pure capsaicin, in parts per million, is 1 million PPM.
—Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022
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The scale ranges from standard bell peppers that have no capsaicin to ghost peppers and the Trinidad scorpion–the spiciest chilies around.
—Anthea Levi, Health.com, 6 Feb. 2018
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This actually tastes like a sauce, rather than an emulsion of capsaicin in oils.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2013
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And if all else fails, squirrels are sensitive to capsaicin, the compound that makes peppers hot.
—Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
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But here’s the strange part: VR1 receptors weren’t designed to detect capsaicin.
—Jonah Lehrer, WIRED, 22 Sep. 2010
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Sales of bear spray, which contains capsaicin, the chemical that gives peppers their spicy heat, are booming.
—Jim Robbins John Stember, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2023
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Anyone who has eaten a spicy chile is familiar with what capsaicin can do.
—Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2022
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Chili peppers contain a compound called capsaicin, which is thought to increase blood flow and boost libido.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
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The capsaicin will blast those balky sinuses and give you an happy endorphin boost.
—Debbie Moose, charlotteobserver, 7 Feb. 2018
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Look for canisters with an EPA registration, 1 to 2 percent capsaicin, and a range of 25 feet or more.
—Cameron Evans, Outdoor Life, 6 July 2023
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The reason behind the variance in heat of many chili peppers from pepper to pepper is due to the amount of capsaicin produced during growing.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022
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Take chili peppers, which contain a compound called capsaicin.
—Abby Langer, SELF, 6 Sep. 2018
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Be warned this may affect pollinators, because the capsaicin in cayenne is toxic to bees.
—Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 18 May 2021
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Other toothed whales do appear to have the hardware required for capsaicin detection, notes Célérier, but there’s a lot left to learn.
—Sarah Keartes, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Nov. 2022
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Keep In Mind The combination of capsaicin and methanol can cause a burning sensation to the area applied, which might feel uncomfortable for some.
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024
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