Last month, hot pepper expert Ed Currie received an acknowledgement that warmed his heart. His newly bred pepper, which he dubbed “Pepper X,” had been publicly named the hottest pepper in the world by ...

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Spicy foods taste spicy because they contain a family of compounds called capsaicinoids. Capsaicin is the major culprit. It's found in chillies, jalapeños, cayenne pepper, and is even the active ...

Capsaicin, the bioactive compound responsible for the characteristic spiciness of chilli peppers, has attracted considerable attention for its anticancer properties. In various cancer cell types, ...

A new review explains how the fiery chemical in chili peppers rewires your gut bacteria and impacts your health, for better or worse, depending on dose, diet, and your unique biology. Review: ...

Ever wondered why spicy foods make your mouth feel like it's on fire? Ever wondered why spicy foods make your mouth feel like it's on fire? The answer lies in a chemical compound called capsaicin.

Spicy food often provokes an immediate and visible reaction: flushed skin, watery eyes, and beads of sweat across the forehead. While this response might seem purely sensory, it reflects a deeper ...

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