Aim: I want to find out get rid of burning chilli off my tongue.
Research:
Method:
Equipment:
- Coca-cola
- Milk๐ฅ
- Water
- Carolina Reaper/sauce ๐ถ️
- Popsicle stick
- Plastic shot cups๐ฅค
- Timer ⏲️
Instructions:
- Get all of your equipment required.
- Scoop some chilli onto your stick.
- Start the timer and eat the chilli.
- Stop the timer after 4 mins.
- Rate how hot your mouth is๐ฅ.
- Do experiment again but drink normal water after 2 mins.
- Do the experiment again but drink coca-cola after 2 mins.
- Drink milk and do the same experiment.
Results๐ฅ:
The first time I had chilli without anything it was a rating of 10/10 it was really spicy.
The first time I had chilli with water it was a rating of 6.5/10 it was still a spicy.
The third time I had the chilli with coke it was a rating of 3.5 it went away faster.
The fourth time I had the chilli with milk it was a rating of 2 I don't really like milk.
Discussion:
Why does chilli burn your mouth?
Chilli burns your mouth from capsaicin which is a which is a oil based molecule. The temperature is what triggers the heat in your mouth. Milk is what mostly helps the burn go away. Water and soda doesn't really help you.
Why did the milk reduce the burn?
Milk is known as a solution to help the burn from the chilli. Capsaicin is a burning fat, milk fat helps the burn desolve from the chilli. Milk contain a protein called caesin that helps break down the spice.
