No, eggs do not neutralize spicy food.
The burning sensation you feel after eating spicy food is caused by a compound called capsaicin. Capsaicin binds to pain receptors in your mouth, triggering a burning sensation. Eggs do not contain any compounds that can bind to capsaicin and neutralize its effects.
While eggs won't neutralize the spiciness, they can help soothe your mouth. The protein in eggs can help to coat the mouth and reduce the contact between capsaicin and your taste buds. This can help to lessen the burning sensation.
Here are some other things that can help soothe your mouth after eating spicy food:
- Milk: The casein protein in milk binds to capsaicin, reducing its effects.
- Yogurt: Similar to milk, yogurt contains casein protein that can help neutralize the spiciness.
- Water: Drinking water helps to dilute the capsaicin and wash it away from your mouth.
- Bread: Bread can help to absorb some of the capsaicin.
- Sugar: The sweetness of sugar can help to mask the burning sensation of capsaicin.
