Why does spicy food taste bitter to me?

Subject: Why does spicy food taste bitter to me?

Date: Wed Oct 5 13:40:26 2005
Posted by Donna
Grade level: grad (science) School: Post Bacculaurate
City: Bellingham State/Province: WA Country: USA
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 1128544826.Bc

Message:


I can't find anything in your archives that adresses my question.  Neither can I
find anything on the internet or anywhere. 
When I eat spicy food not only does my mouth burn (which is normal) but the
food also tastes bitter.  I can't be the only human on the planet to experience
this.  Nobody believes or understands me.  Please provide me with an explanation.
Thank You in advance!

Re: Why does spicy food taste bitter to me?

Current Queue | Current Queue for Biochemistry | Biochemistry archives

Try the links in the MadSci Library for more information on Biochemistry.