Chillis, capsaicin and ”pain” | The Secrets of Your Food

James finds out why we like the taste of chillies and the idea of "pain" or "burn" with our food.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 3'57''
  • Broadcast year: 2017
Curriculum Connection
  • Health & Social Care | Nutritional Health | Understand concepts of nutritional health and characteristics of essential nutrients
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: The Secrets of Your Food
  • Episode: Food on the Brain
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