Almost any starch will "cut" the heat. Not necessarily chemically diminish, but it will protect the taste buds. It will take a great amount [proportionally] to be effective. If you are making this for your own use try a flour [all purpose] and butter roux as a thickener. Don't make it too thick or it will be more of a gravy. Fred Fatino AKA: The Creative Chef <A HREF="http://www.thecreativechef.com">http://www.thecreativechef.com</A>