capsicin

Meanings

• noun

  A substance found in various species of capsicum peppers, responsible for their pungent taste.

  - "Capsaicin is the active compound in chili peppers."
  - "The level of capsaicin in a pepper determines its spiciness."

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Variants

List of all variants of capsicin that leads to same result
capsaicin , capsaicins

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Etymology

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From the genus name Capsicum.

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Trivia

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1. Capsaicin is a vanilloid, a compound that activates the TRPV1 receptor in the body.

2. The Scoville scale measures the heat level of chili peppers based on the amount of capsaicin they contain.

3. Capsaicin can be used as a natural pain reliever and is found in some topical creams and ointments.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chili pepper: A fruit that contains capsaicin and is used for its pungent taste and heat.

2. Spiciness: The sensation caused by consuming capsaicin.

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Culture

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Capsicin is widely used in various cuisines around the world for adding heat and flavor. It has been used in traditional medicine for pain relief and other health benefits.

How to Memorize "capsicin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red, spicy pepper.
   - Visualize the chemical structure of capsaicin.
   - Think of a pepper plant growing in a garden.

2. associate
   

   - Associate capsicin with the color red and the taste of spiciness.
   - Think of capsicin as the active ingredient in chili peppers.
   - Associate capsicin with heat and flavor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Capsaicin: The spicy compound in chili peppers.
   - Remember: Capsaicin is what makes chili peppers hot.
   - Use the mnemonic: Capsicum = Capsaicin = Chili Peppers.

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