Hot Sauce Fun Fact - How to Extinguish the Burn!
Ever tackle a Hot Sauce that was way out of your league and set yourself ablaze? Haven't we all? Here are a few pointers to help extinguish the heat!
1) Opt for whole milk or full-fat sour cream or yogurt to do the trick. It works just like soap dissolving grease particles when cleaning dishes. Milk will dissolve and remove capsaicin from the reactive area.
2) Capsaicin also dissolves in alcohol. Swigs of alcohol can also have the added benefit of blacking out all memory of the burn.
3) Choose olive oil, or peanut butter. Both products are high in fat and oil that can help in removing the spiciness easily.
4) Rice and bread won't dissolve capsaicin like fats, oils, and alcohol, but they will act like a crude mop to soak up the molecules and stop the scorching feeling.
5) A spoonful of sugar should help, or honey can help. The sugar in honey and the granules can absorb the spicy oil and will provide instant relief.
6) A lime or lemon may help too. A slice of lemon or citrus fruit will help neutralize the capsaicin by binding with them, kind of like what dairy can do.
7) Try creamy fruits and veggies like avocados and banana. The silky texture will help remove the capsaicin from the mouth easily.