by Spicy Blog | Nov 13, 2017 | Taste
Hot peppers are, well, hot. There’s no question about that. However, all peppers are not created equal. Some are hot, and some are almost nuclear in their ability to burn the mouth. This is a direct result of the concentration of capsaicin in the pepper’s pith and...
by Spicy Blog | Nov 5, 2017 | Taste
Have you ever found yourself wondering about the chemistry behind spicy food? If you didn’t even realize that spiciness was due to chemistry, you aren’t alone. In fact, everything about the way we quantify, consume, and grow chili peppers is all about chemistry. The...
by Spicy Blog | Sep 20, 2017 | Taste
When it comes to eating, there are two types of people in this world: Those who love spicy food Everyone else “Love” might not even be the right word. It’s more of an obsession. “Chili heads”, as they’re often called, can’t get enough of food that lights their mouths...
