Chili - Whats the best way to get it off?

@shattered (1728)
Philippines
December 4, 2010 5:09am CST
Have you ever eaten really spicy food and you just want to wash your mouth with soap? Yeah, most of us have. I was just wondering what would be the best way to get the spice of your mouth/tongue?
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washor
@washor (113)
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
Hi there.. Ive been doing this technique since I was young. Just drink milk or yogurt.. Milk has enzymes that neutralizes spicy foods.
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aleic27
@aleic27 (161)
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
yes, definitely milk Although, the enzyme fact is a good additional trivia
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louievill
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
I agree too, milk is the best but if I may add, don't make the mistake of using water when it really becomes unbearable, that will make it worst
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shattered
@shattered (1728)
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
I heard about using milk but didn't know why. The enzymes statement is really new to me thanks washor @louievill - Yeah I believe water is rejected by the spice, I don't know the chemistry aspect but it seems like water carries what remains of the liquids rejecting the burning sensation in your mouth... Is this right louievill?
frontvisions101
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
Soap? Lol. I wouldn't do that. When i just ate a really spicy food i eat ice and just let it melt in my mouth. It somehow decrease the spicyness. :)
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frontvisions101
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
Well that's good news.
shattered
@shattered (1728)
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
This is what I do as well to relieve the burning sensation The soap thing... just thought about it, never tried
jpso138
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
I often have this experience simply because I love spicy and hot foods. Whenever, I wanted such taste out of my mouth or taste buds, then I use something sweet. Even plain sugar will do the job. Or perhaps you can have some chocolates. Perhaps there is something in the sugar that counters the spicy food. But I am not really an expert as to those things. I just based them on my experience.
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shattered
@shattered (1728)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
Yeah that what I used to do as well. I think sugar gives temporary relief as it gives your sense of taste some distraction. While the chocolate helps because of the milk. I think thats what the link said But yeah it really is a pain and knowing what to do with it makes eating spicy food more exciting
juniorstringbean08
@juniorstringbean08 (455)
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
Yes, I agree with them. Drinking milk or other dairy products is the solution. I suggest not to drink water for it will only scatter the spice all over your mouth down your throat.
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shattered
@shattered (1728)
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
So milk or other dairy products it is! No water from now on! Thanks