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Why Drinking Water Won't Relieve Spicy Food Burn—And What Actually Works

Why Drinking Water Won t Relieve Spicy Food Burn—And What Actually Works

If your mouth is burning after a spicy dish, skip the glass of water—it won't help cool the heat.

Spicy compounds are oil-based and don't dissolve in water. A drink simply rinses over them, leaving the burn intact. Instead, eat a piece of bread; it absorbs the oils, helping you swallow the spicy remnants effectively.