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what is spiciness?, measuring instrument - Coggle Diagram
what is spiciness?
spicy foods
a ctivate the type of sensory neurons
called
polymodal nociceptors
your body
mouth
nose
that are activated by extreme heat
black pepper and chilli pepper
contains
the capsaicin
molecules
called alkylamides
piperine
mustard horseradish wasabi molecules
called isothiocyanates
measuring instrument
scoville scale
what is it?
measured how much its capsaicin content can be diluted
tabasco
1200-2400 units
trinidad moruda scorpion and carolina reaper
1,5 and 2 milion scoville heat units
a sweet bell peper
o unit