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Capsaicin

life science Maturity 11-13

Some peppers are very hot.

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This heat is in the pepper. It can make your mouth burn. It helps the plant stay safe. It keeps some animals away. Do you like spicy food?
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Dihydrocapsaicin.svg
File:Nordihydrocapsaicin chemical structure.png
Nordihydrocapsaicin chemical structure.png
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Homocapsaicin.svg
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Homodihydrocapsaicin.svg
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Nonivamide.svg
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File:Vanillamine biosynthesis.gif
Vanillamine biosynthesis.gif
File:8-methyl-6-nonenoyl biosynthesis.gif
8-methyl-6-nonenoyl biosynthesis.gif
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Condensation to capsaicin.gif
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