"Pungency" in chilli is due to presence of

A. Capsaicin

B. Sulphur

C. Amides

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Pungency in Chilli is due to presence of Capsaicin.
The pungent feeling caused by allyl isothiocyanate, capsaicin, piperine and allicin is caused by activation of the heat thermo and chemosensitive TRP ion channels including TRPV1 and TRPA1 nociceptors. The pungency of chilies may be an adaptive response to microbial pathogens.