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Food Theory: How to CONQUER Spicy Food! (Hot Ones Challenge)

The Food Theorists・29 minutes read

Food Theory has been developing spicy food solutions for three years, testing various remedies like key lime pie and nose plugs to counteract the heat. The experiments reveal that nose plugs are surprisingly effective in reducing spiciness, surpassing other solutions like ketchup and mouthwash.

Insights

  • The use of nose plugs while eating spicy food is surprisingly effective in reducing the sensation of spiciness, as it blocks the sense of smell and lessens the overall burning sensation in the mouth.
  • The combination of taste and smell plays a crucial role in how we perceive spiciness, with conflicting sensory messages to the brain helping override the capsaicin stimulus, making solutions like key lime pie more effective in combating extreme spiciness.

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Recent questions

  • How does smell affect spiciness perception?

    Smell and taste combination influence spiciness perception.

  • What are effective solutions for combating spiciness?

    Key lime pie, frozen chocolate, and nose plugs are effective.

  • What is the Last Dab sauce challenge?

    The Last Dab sauce is a significant spicy challenge.

  • What are some ineffective solutions for spiciness?

    Ketchup worsens spiciness due to capsaicin's nature.

  • How can extreme spiciness be countered effectively?

    Nose plugs are a powerful solution to counter spiciness.

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Summary

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"Spicy Food Challenge: Testing Solutions for Heat"

  • The show Food Theory has been working on a spicy food challenge for three years, aiming to combat spicy food effectively.
  • The host has been recreating a science-based version of the Hot Ones show to prepare for a potential invitation from Sean Evans.
  • The final part of the spicy food trilogy involves testing solutions to combat extreme spiciness.
  • The ideal spice solution should be cold, sweet, thick, dairy-rich, and acidic to counteract capsaicin.
  • Top spicy food solutions include sweet lime simple syrup, honey peanut butter mixture, and a cold custard milkshake.
  • The final episode involves testing various spicy food solutions submitted by viewers and researched by the host.
  • The first solution tested involves sniffing perfume to lessen the burn of spicy food, inspired by a video from Hot Ones.
  • The perfume test results in a confusing experience, with the perfume distracting from the heat but not providing significant relief.
  • The second solution tested involves using nose plugs to block the sense of smell while eating spicy food.
  • Surprisingly, the nose plugs prove effective in reducing the sensation of spiciness, with the host and co-host feeling minimal heat in their mouths.

10:43

"Key Lime Pie: Surprising Solution for Spiciness"

  • The individual was initially miserable and found the experience awful.
  • Despite the initial discomfort, the individual found a surprising solution that significantly reduced the spiciness of the food.
  • The method involved plugging the nose while eating, which lessened the overall sensation of spiciness.
  • The combination of taste and smell plays a crucial role in how we perceive spiciness, with the conflicting messages to the brain helping override the capsaicin stimulus.
  • The individual tried various food solutions to combat spiciness, including key lime pie, frozen chocolate, and frozen lemonade milkshake.
  • Key lime pie, with its combination of lime, sugar, and dairy, proved to be an effective solution due to the ingredients' properties.
  • Frozen chocolate, being cold and containing fat, helped alleviate some spiciness but not as effectively as other solutions.
  • The frozen lemonade milkshake, while tasty, did not cool down the spiciness as much as expected due to its immediate transformation into water.
  • Ketchup, despite its acidity and sweetness, was found to worsen the spiciness due to capsaicin's hydrophobic nature.
  • Overall, the individual found key lime pie to be the most effective solution in reducing spiciness, followed by frozen chocolate and frozen lemonade milkshake, while ketchup was deemed ineffective.

21:03

Extreme Spicy Food Challenge: Last Dab Sauce

  • The Last Dab sauce is a significant challenge in a spicy food test, with a strong smell of charcoal and ash.
  • The Last Dab sauce is applied generously this year, unlike in previous years where the amount was controlled.
  • Various spicy food solutions are prepared to counter the heat of The Last Dab, including lime simple syrup, peanut butter honey mix, and a peanut butter milkshake.
  • Key lime pie and nose plugs surprisingly prove effective in combating the spiciness of The Last Dab sauce.
  • Cold Sweat and Exit Wound, extremely spicy ice cream flavors from Sunni Sky’s, require a waiver and a grain of rice test before consumption.
  • The Exit Wound flavor is even hotter than Cold Sweat, providing an intense and relentless spicy experience.
  • Nose plugs emerge as a powerful solution to counter the spiciness of The Last Dab sauce, surpassing other spice chasers like vodka, mouthwash, and ketchup.
  • The experiment with over 20 different spice solutions concludes, with a humorous nod to potential future episodes and a reminder of the impact of extreme spicy food on the digestive system.
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