Did you know that when you eat spicy food, your body releases the hormone of happiness? This is due to capsaicin. Are you curious? Read below.

What is it? capsaicin and how is it formed?

Capsaicin is a chemical compound that is responsible for the hot sensation in chili peppers. It is synthesized by the plant as a defense mechanism.

How does capsaicin work and why does hotness feel like pain?

When we put something spicy in our mouths, our taste buds send a pain signal to the brain, which in turn instantly releases endorphins to numb the pain. The hormone of happiness leads to euphoria that changes everything around us - we sweat, our internal temperature rises, reality distorts and time slows down. The feeling is similar to taking a drug, but it is completely harmless. When the endorphin rush wears off, we want more and more. Spicy is addictive. Spicy opens our receptors to the point that it enhances the flavors of the food we eat many times over, and even the most boring food can turn into an explosive masterpiece. Add one of our hot sauces to your menu and you will sing with happiness.

Where is capsaicin found in chili peppers?

The capsaicin glands of chili peppers are located between the placenta and the seeds . If you want to reduce the spiciness of a chili pepper, this is the part you should remove. That's why many of the hottest peppers in the world have significantly more placenta than other, less spicy peppers.