Riddle

I can burn your mouth and sting your eye, but I am consumed everyday. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Pepper
B.Vinegar
C.Mustard
D.Salt
Hint: It's a word with 4 letters, starting with "S".

Answer

Salt

Why this is the answer

Too much salt can make food taste sharp, and getting salt in your eye stings, yet it's an ingredient consumed daily.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Easy.