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Chili-shaped device could reveal just how hot that pepper is – Science Daily
Some people love spicy food — the hotter, the better. Others go out of their way to avoid the palate-singeing burn of capsaicin, the compound that gives chili…
Some people love spicy food — the hotter, the better. Others go out of their way to avoid the palate-singeing burn of capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick. Now, researchers have developed a portable device (whimsically shaped like a chili pepper) that can reveal how much capsaicin a pepper contains, before biting into it. They report their results in ACS Applied Nano Materials.Chili peppers are a popular food ingredient around the world. In addition to imparting a spicy flavor,…
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