Spicy foods often contain the chemical capsaicin, which activates certain receptors in the mouth, causing your mouth to feel like it is "burning." The receptors activated by capsaicin are also activated by

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Capsaicin activates TRPV1 receptors, which are also activated by very hot temperatures, leading to the sensation of burning.

Spicy Foods Often Contain the Chemical Capsaicin, Which Activates Certain