If you find yourself in a "Spicy Stuff" situation where the heat is too much, here is what works:
Dairy products like milk or ice cream contain casein , a protein that breaks down capsaicin. Spicy Stuff.MOV
Cold water. It only spreads the oily capsaicin around your mouth, often making the burn worse. If you find yourself in a "Spicy Stuff"
The heat in spicy foods comes from , an oily compound that binds to TRPV1 receptors in the mouth and throat. Spicy Stuff.MOV