| Sweetness in onions is more accurately termed lack of pungency, or mildness. |
| Such levels of spices can be comfortably consumed in the regular diet, except when their consumption is limited by the pungency or strong odour. |
| In 1912, pharmacist William Scoville devised the first systematic test for ranking the pungency of peppers using a panel of tasters. |
| The novels are hit-and-miss affairs, but they have an unforgettable pungency. |
| The seeds, as commonly thought, are not the true source of pungency in peppers, even though capsaicinoids are often absorbed into the seeds. |
| Gardens smell different now, the pungency of aromatic foliage becomes more prominent with less competition from perfumed flowers. |
