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    Capsaicin is an alkaloid compound which causes a burning sensation and is commonly used in food to give them added spice or heat.

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      Phytochemicals

      Phytochemicals are naturally occurring, biologically active chemical compounds in plants. The prefix ‘phyto’ is from a Greek word meaning plant. The presence of certain types of phytochemicals in ...

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