the.com/pungency
the chemical scream of a plant warning you it would rather not be eaten
plant defenseChili heat evolved to repel mammals, not seduce them
not a tasteCapsaicin triggers pain nerves, not taste buds
birds immuneBirds feel no heat, spreading chili seeds far
sweat trickSpicy food cools you by triggering perspiration
measurable burnScoville scale rates pungency by dilution needed