What Can Burn the Eyes, Sting the Mouth, Yet Be Consumed and Thought Delicious? is a kitchen riddle. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What can burn the eyes, sting the mouth, yet be consumed and thought delicious?
Answer: Salt
Need a hint?
It’s on almost every dinner table, often next to pepper.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is salt.
Salt stings your eyes and can sting a sore mouth, yet a pinch of it makes food taste delicious.
The riddle lists unpleasant effects first, so you don’t expect something so common.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 8 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
Chilli peppers or onions also fit well. Salt is the answer on this page.
Is this good for kids?
Yes, especially in a cooking or science lesson.