Capsaicin in chilli has no taste or smell.
Why it is true
Capsaicin activates heat and pain receptors in the mouth, tricking the brain into thinking the mouth is burning. However, capsaicin itself has no taste or smell, acting only as a chemical irritant.
Source: FAO
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