pungency

The pungency of the chili made her eyes water.

The dish lacked the pungency that was expected.

The chef adjusted the seasoning to enhance the pungency of the sauce.

The pungency of the garlic added depth to the flavor of the soup.

The pungency of the onion made her eyes tear up.

The curry had just the right amount of pungency.

The pungency of the mustard gave the sandwich a kick.

The salsa had a nice balance of sweetness and pungency.

The pungency of the ginger livened up the stir-fry dish.

The dish had a lingering pungency that left a spicy aftertaste.