Which Spices Are Irritants? A Guide to Common Culprits
                                
                                
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                                While spice allergies are relatively rare, affecting an estimated 2% of the population, many people experience non-allergic irritant reactions to certain spices. Whether through ingestion or direct contact, these culinary additions contain powerful compounds that can trigger a burning sensation, skin rash, or gastrointestinal distress, prompting the question: which spices are irritants?