What is the primary chemical in peppermint that creates a cooling sensation?
Why Does Peppermint Taste So Cold? | SciShow Kids

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Caffeine
Eugenol
Capsaicin
Menthol
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of taste receptor on the tongue?
Sweet
Umami
Spicy
Sour
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the tongue help protect us from harmful substances?
By feeling pressure
By sensing cold temperatures
By identifying bitter and unpleasant tastes
By detecting sweet flavors
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when you eat something spicy?
Your temperature receptors think the food is cold
Your taste buds detect bitterness
Your taste buds detect sweetness
Your temperature receptors think the food is hot
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do peppermint candies make us feel cold?
They are always served cold
They contain ice crystals
They are made with cold water
Menthol activates cold receptors
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were hard candies popular in Europe during winter?
They were a traditional summer treat
They were only available in winter
They melted quickly in summer
They were easier to make in the cold
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a reason people associate peppermint with winter holidays?
Peppermint grows only in winter
Peppermint is a summer tradition
Peppermint flavor weakens in summer
Peppermint candies were made in winter
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