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

Cold water. It only spreads the oily capsaicin around your mouth, often making the burn worse. 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. Dairy products like milk or ice cream contain

Starches like bread, rice, or potatoes can help soak up the oily capsaicin and physically block receptors. a jalapeño is roughly 2

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