Question

finally, answer the questions below: 2. ________ is the chemical responsible for the sensation of spiciness in hot food. the level of spiciness in food is measured using the ______. 3. why does spicy food feel \hot\? 4. the world record - holder for the spiciest pepper is the ________. 5. why would adding chilies to foods in hot climates be useful? 6. define the term pyro - gourmaniac.

Explanation:

1. Capsaicin is the chemical responsible for spiciness in hot - food. The Scoville Scale is used to measure spiciness level.
2. Spicy food feels "hot" because capsaicin in it binds to TRPV1 receptors in the mouth and body, which are also activated by heat, tricking the body into sensing heat.
3. As of now, the Carolina Reaper is the world - record holder for the spiciest pepper.
4. Adding chilies to foods in hot climates can be useful as capsaicin has antibacterial properties that can help preserve food and also cause sweating which cools the body through evaporation.
5. A pyro - gourmaniac is a person who has an extreme love for spicy food.

Answer:

1. Capsaicin; Scoville Scale
2. Capsaicin binds to TRPV1 receptors which are also activated by heat, tricking the body into sensing heat.
3. Carolina Reaper
4. Capsaicin has antibacterial properties for food preservation and causes sweating for body - cooling.
5. A person with an extreme love for spicy food.