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capsaicin
colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
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gingerol
derived from ginger; source of the hotness of ginger
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piperin, piperine
derived from pepper (especially black pepper); source of the hotness of black and white pepper
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isothiocyanate
a family of compounds derived from horseradish and radishes and onions and mustards; source of the hotness of those plants and preparations
