Anyone who has tasted a hot chili pepper has felt the burn of capsaicinoids, the compounds that give peppers their spiciness, as well as possible health benefits. Related pepper compounds, called ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ever wondered why some chili peppers burn your mouth more than others, even when they contain the same amount of capsaicin? A study out of Ohio State University shows that chili ...
Just how hot is your chili pepper? A new chili-shaped device could quickly signal whether adding the pepper to a meal might set your mouth ablaze. Called the Chilica-pod, the device detects capsaicin, ...