Chilli Guides: Burns, Gloves and Myths
Practical, sourced answers for handling hot peppers: what stops the burn, how to protect your hands and eyes, and which kitchen myths are wrong.
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- What actually stops chilli burn in your mouthMilk is the best-tested fix…
- How to get chilli burn off your handsWash with soap or dish detergent and warm water, because capsaicin bar…
- What to do if you get chilli in your eyeRinse the eye immediately with plenty of clean, room-temperature water…
- Is the heat in chilli seeds?No…
- Gloves for handling hot peppersWear rubber, latex or nitrile gloves, as Poison Control advises…