Strong flavors in our food

Tre olika molekyler som smaksättare.

Capsaicin is a molecule that gives the burning feeling in strongly chili-spiced food.
Piperine is responsible for the pungency of black pepper and white pepper.
Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) is a colourless oil that gives the pungent taste to mustard, horseradish and wasabi.
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