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Starches like bread, rice, or potatoes can help soak up the oily capsaicin and physically block receptors.

If you find yourself in a "Spicy Stuff" situation where the heat is too much, here is what works: Spicy Stuff.MOV

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. Starches like bread, rice, or potatoes can help

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

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