Let's answer this question slowly: Is capsaicin associated with cooking?

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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Capsaicin occurs naturally in chilies and other peppers. It is the substance that makes the peppers spicy. Peppers are routinely used in cooking in many cultures. So the answer is yes.