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Dairy products like milk or ice cream contain casein , a protein that breaks down capsaicin.

Heat is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). For context, a jalapeño is roughly 2,500–8,000 SHU, while a Carolina Reaper can exceed 2 million SHU.

Capsaicin doesn't actually burn your skin or mouth; it tricks your brain into thinking they are on fire.

Cold water. It only spreads the oily capsaicin around your mouth, often making the burn worse.

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People have different tolerances based on their genetics (number of receptors) and how much they have "trained" their palate. 🥛 How to Stop the Heat