Do you ever feel that intense, satisfying burn when you bite into a chili-spiced dish? If you’re looking for ways to make that heat ...

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.

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Pepper X, the world's hottest pepper Guinness World Records South Carolina pepper expert Ed Currie has crossbred a new type of pepper that’s three times spicier than the Carolina Reaper, the previous ...

Are you a fan of spicy foods? How about the hottest pepper in the world? In the world of record-breaking hot ones, there's a new sheriff in town. The Guinness World Records crowned the new winner in ...

You may like spicy foods, but do you think you could handle the hottest pepper in the world? In the world of record-breaking hot ones, there's a new sheriff in town – the Guinness World Records ...

In 1912, chemist Wilbur Scoville developed a method to measure the heat level of chile peppers. The test is named after him, the "Scoville Organoleptic Test." In the original test, Wilbur blended pure ...

What was state of the art in 1912 has mostly fallen by the wayside. Cars have replaced horses. Washing machines have replaced washboards. Air travel, refrigeration and container shipping have ...

All chili peppers and bell peppers belong to the genus Capsicum. There are various potential health benefits associated with Capsicum, including managing metabolic syndrome and pain. People around the ...