What should I do if the chili sauce is too spicy? A collection of the most popular methods for relieving spicy food in the past 10 days
Recently, chili sauce has become a hot topic on social platforms because it is "too spicy", with many netizens complaining that it is "so spicy that they doubt their life." This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out a scientific guide to spicy food and provide practical data for reference.
1. Why is chili sauce so unbearably spicy?
| Chili pepper varieties | Scoville Index (SHU) | Common uses of chili sauce |
|---|---|---|
| Millet Spicy | 50,000-100,000 | Source of basic spiciness |
| Chaotian pepper | 100,000-225,000 | Internet celebrity chili sauce main force |
| devil pepper | 1,000,000+ | Challenge product added |
Data shows that in recent years, chili sauce manufacturers have generally used raw material combinations with higher spiciness to create buzz, causing consumers to experience discomfort.
2. Top 5 solutions to relieve spicy food that are hotly discussed on the Internet
| method | support rate | Effective time | principle |
|---|---|---|---|
| whole milk | 68% | within 30 seconds | fat-dissolving capsaicin |
| white sugar | 52% | about 1 minute | Taste interference |
| Acidic foods (lemon/vinegar) | 47% | 45 seconds | pH neutralization |
| starchy food | 39% | 2 minutes | physical adsorption |
| alcoholic beverages | 28% | Immediate (but may intensify) | dissolving effect |
3. Grading treatment plan suggested by experts
Mild irritation (burning sensation in mouth):
• Drink whole milk at around 20℃ immediately
• Take half a teaspoon of sugar in your mouth
• Avoid using ice water (can enlarge the irritated area)
Moderate discomfort (continuous pain):
• Mix yogurt + honey 1:1 and take it
• Chew white bread for more than 3 minutes
• Use a wet towel as a cold compress on the neck
Severe reactions (difficulty breathing, etc.):
• Seek medical attention immediately
• Prepare an epinephrine auto-injector (for those with allergies)
• Record the ingredient list of chili sauce for doctors’ reference
4. 3 tips to prevent chili peppers from being too spicy
1.Progressive trial method:When buying new chili sauce, test the size of the rice grains first.
2.Buffer preparation:Prepare spicy food before eating
3.Product selection:Select products labeled "Scoville Index"
According to the latest data from the e-commerce platform, the negative review rate of chili sauce products marked with spiciness indicators is 73% lower than that of products without labels, and consumer satisfaction has significantly improved.
5. Effective folk remedies tested by netizens
| method | Number of testers | success rate | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| peanut butter spread | 1,200+ | 81% | Need to contain more than 30% fat |
| Banana mashed compress | 800+ | 67% | Effective against skin irritation |
| Coconut oil mouthwash | 500+ | 58% | Need to last 1 minute |
It should be noted that these folk methods lack clinical verification, and serious cases still require professional medical assistance.
Conclusion:Eating spicy food is enjoyable, but too much may bring risks. It is recommended that consumers choose products according to their own spicy tolerance and master scientific methods to relieve spicy food. If you have more effective tips for relieving spicy food, please share and discuss in the comment area!
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