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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Capsicum laude



When consumed, capsaicinoids bind with pain receptors in the mouth and throat that are responsible for sensing heat. Once activated by the capsaicinoids, these receptors send a message to the brain that the person has consumed something hot. The brain responds to the burning sensation by raising the heart rate, increasing perspiration and release of endorphins


Jalapeño
Capsicum annuum


Dedo de Moça (Lady's Finger)
Capsicum baccatum

Piri-piri (Malagueta)
Capsicum frutescens

Rocoto
Capsicum pubescens

2 comments:

Tango3 said...

Not to mention, when you combine, refine, strain, and then concentrate the different ingredients into a semi aqueous solution, then aerosol that in a non-petroleum based 1-1.5 million SHU fog, well...it just brings tears to my eyes.

Bel said...

hehehehhe