What Neutralizes Spicy Food?
There are several things that can help neutralize the spiciness in food. Drinking milk, yogurt, or eating fatty foods like avocado or cheese can help to counter the spicy taste. The capsaicin in spicy food can also be absorbed by foods high in starch like bread or rice, or by consuming acidic foods like citrus fruits or vinegar. Sugar or sweeteners can help to balance the heat as well. Drinking water alone isn’t always effective as it can spread the spice throughout the mouth, but drinking ice water or any very cold beverages can provide temporary relief.