The Essence of Spiciness

What substance in chili peppers mainly causes the burning sensation of spicy food?

Which food is most likely to be considered spicy?

Why can drinking milk help reduce the feeling of spiciness?

A person wants a dish to taste less spicy. Which change would usually help the most?

Capsaicin is the compound that gives many spicy foods their heat.

Water is usually the best drink for quickly reducing the burn from very spicy food.