spiciness

capsaicin

Chili heat compound

• jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
• habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
• cayennePungent red spice

serrano · ghost pepper · scotch bonnet · thai chili · bird's eye · chipotle · piquancy · pungency · hotness · burning

chili

Capsicum pod or stew

• pepperPungent dried berry spice
• gingerPungent culinary rhizome
• horseradishSpicy root used as condiment

wasabi · mustard · sriracha · harissa · gochujang · sambal · cayenne · paprika · black pepper · white pepper

burning

Combustion in progress

• tinglingSlight stinging sensation
• warmingIncreasing in temperature
• numbingCausing loss of sensation

stinging · sharp · biting · peppery · zesty · piquant · zing · tingle · mouthfeel · lingering

vinegar

Acidic cooking liquid

• citrusAcidic fruits with segments
• limeAcidic green citrus
• pickledPreserved in acidic solution

fermented · acidic · tart · sour · zesty · sharp · bracing · pungent · sauerkraut · tamarind

curry

Aromatic South Asian dish

• masalaIndian spice blend
• garam masalaIndian spice mixture
• kimchiFermented Korean vegetables

jerk · vindaloo · kung pao · mapo tofu · buffalo · creole · indian · andouille

• taste qualitiesflavor, taste, tastiness, deliciousness, sweetness
• sensory qualitiestaste, smell, aroma, sound, texture
• taste and smelltaste, smell, flavor, gustation, olfaction
• sensationstaste, touch, smell, sound, pain
• smellssmell, aroma, scent, fragrance, perfume
• Tastingaroma, bouquet, flavor profile, mouthfeel, nose