Aim:
I want to find out how to get rid of the burning chilli off my tongue.
Research:
Equipment
- Popsicle stick
- Chilli
- Coca-cola
- Milk
- Timer
- Water
Instructions:
- Get your equipment.
- Scoop some chilli onto your stick.
- Start the timer and eat the chilli.
- Stop the timer after 4 mins.
- Rate how hot your mouth is.
- Do experiment again but drink water after 2 mins.
- Do experiment again but drink Coca-cola after 2 mins.
- Drink milk.
Results:
Without water or drinks 10/10
With water it was a 8.5/10
With coke it was a 11/10
With milk it was a 5/10
Discussion:
Why does chilli burn your mouth? Capsaicin
Why did the milk reduce the burn? Casein
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