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dichotomy
Category: Writing and Poetry
what makes spicy foods spicy is the chemical capsicun, which activates trpv1 receptors in your mouth. mint is minty because of menthol, which triggers protein sensory receptors (the same that feel cold temperature). youll notice that spicy and minty are processed by two different receptors. meaning that you can feel both simultaneously, which is what i went through after trying to combat some hot ... » Continue Reading