Will the chili peppers lose their spiciness after soaking for a while

The spiciness of chili peppers usually decreases after soaking in water, but the specific effect depends on the soaking time, water temperature, and chili variety. The capsaicin in fresh chili peppers is the source of spiciness, and water-soluble treatment can partially dissolve this substance. The spiciness of chili mainly comes from capsaicin compounds, which have lipid solubility but also have a certain solubility in water. Short term soaking in cold water has little effect on spiciness and can only remove a small amount of capsaicin attached to the surface. If the chili is cut into pieces and soaked, the contact area increases and the spiciness decreases more significantly. Soaking or boiling in hot water can accelerate the dissolution of capsaicin, but high temperatures may damage the texture of chili peppers. During the process of soaking chili peppers, some water-soluble vitamins may be lost, but dietary fiber and minerals remain relatively intact.

High spiciness varieties such as Chaotian pepper and Xiaomi chili retain a distinct spiciness even after soaking in water due to their high capsaicin content. Sweet peppers themselves have extremely low spiciness and almost no spiciness after soaking. Adding salt or vinegar when pickling pickled peppers can promote the precipitation of capsaicin through osmotic pressure. In industrial processing, alcohol or edible oil is used to extract capsaicin, and home soaking cannot achieve complete de spicing effect. For those who are sensitive to spicy flavors, it is recommended to soak after removing the flesh, as capsaicin is mostly concentrated in the white fascia area. If you need to reduce the irritability of chili peppers in your daily diet, you can pair them with high-fat foods such as yogurt and whole milk to alleviate the burning sensation. Wear gloves when handling chili peppers to avoid contact burns, and it is recommended to consume soaked chili peppers as soon as possible to reduce nutrient loss. People with weak gastrointestinal function should control their intake of chili peppers after adjusting their spiciness and avoid eating them on an empty stomach.