Why Chilies Are Hot and Yogurt Puts Out the Fire

bazzalunatic writes "The hottest chili in the world was made by Australians earlier this year, but how did they get the chilies so hot? Seems that worm juice is the key to revving up the capsaicin. And milk and yogurt are best to douse the heat, as they have fats that can absorb the capsaicin — which actually hijacks the neurons that detect heat."

Hm...

[grub]

So that means I should carry around yogurt to throw on my eyes during a date.

Something for the Atreides

[Anonymous Coward]

Fortunately for heat-seekers, it appears capsaicin does not cause permanent tissue damage, even in high doses.

"It's what I call 'fake pain'," says Mark. "It doesn't actually cause you physical harm, even though it feels like it."

Like that pain box in Dune.

So, the next time when eating Thai with these peppers...

I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.

The ring of fire after you've had chili...

[LordNacho]

always made me think people have a few taste buds in their anus. I mean how else can it feel hot right?

Turns out it's just the irritant effect. My wife reminds me of this each time now.

Attention to the thief who is eating my pizza

[joeflies]

Attention to the thief eating my pizza from the company refrigerator, may this serve as your fair warning that you just might bite into a sample of the Australian Worm Juice the next time you steal a slice.

Re:The ring of fire after you've had chili...

[ae1294]

always made me think people have a few taste buds in their anus. I mean how else can it feel hot right?

Turns out it's just the irritant effect. My wife reminds me of this each time now.

Wow, your wife is really all up your ass about that..

Re:Something for the Atreides

[oldhack]

Yeah, repeat that mantra again while sitting on the toilet.

Chili Sans Beans?!

[walkerp1]

As a Texan native, let me point out that beans are only optional in the North.

Re:Chili Sans Beans?!

[Anonymous Coward]

You want color contrast? Use jelly beans.