Some like it hot: Preference for temperature and pungency consumption is associated with sensitivity to noxious heat

• Published in: European journal of pain Vol. 25; no. 2; p. 473
• Main Authors: Defrin, Ruth, Dekel-Steinkeller, Michal, Urca, Gideon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.02.2021
• Subjects: Female; Hand; Hot Temperature; Humans; Male; Pain; Sensation; Temperature

Individuals vary in their temperature and pungency preferences; whereas some individuals prefer to bath in, or consume food and beverages at very high temperatures, others prefer lukewarm temperatures. Similarly, pungent food may be preferred by some, but not by others. The aim was to investigate, f...