What is the percentage of people that think water saves you from spicy food?

The belief that water can help alleviate the burn of spicy food is common, but its effectiveness is often misunderstood. While many people might think that drinking water will help, it generally doesn't neutralize the heat from capsaicin (the compound that makes chili peppers spicy). Instead, dairy products like milk are more effective due to their fat content, which can help dissolve capsaicin. As for a specific percentage of people who think water saves them from spicy food, such a statistic would typically come from surveys or studies on food preferences and perceptions of spiciness. Unfortunately, I do not have specific survey data regarding this belief. If you're looking for precise statistics, you may need to look for studies or surveys conducted on food perceptions or spicy food consumption.