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Confused about Capsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin, Nordihydrocapsaicin, Homocapsaicin, and Homodihydrocapsaicin – So am I! Too many peppers, too little brain space!

Confused about Capsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin, Nordihydrocapsaicin, Homocapsaicin, and Homodihydrocapsaicin – So am I! Too many peppers, too little brain space! Each of these capsaicinoids contributes…

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What is Homodihydrocapsaicin: The quiet burner that sneaks up on you!

What is Homodihydrocapsaicin: The quiet burner that sneaks up on you! Homodihydrocapsaicin is a minor capsaicinoid found in chili peppers. It typically contributes around…

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What is Homocapsaicin: The sneaky heat that lingers!

Homocapsaicin is a minor capsaicinoid found in chili peppers, typically contributing about 1–2% of total pepper heat. While milder than capsaicin, it still adds…

Hot Sauce Diaries, The Science of Hot Sauce

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What is Nordihydrocapsaicin: Tiny molecule, big lingering burn!

Nordihydrocapsaicin is a minor capsaicinoid in chili peppers, contributing about 7% of the total heat in most peppers. Its intensity is slightly less…

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What is a Capsaicinoid: The chemical that makes your tongue scream!

For anyone fascinated by the fiery world of chili peppers, understanding capsaicinoids is essential. These are the chemical compounds responsible for the pungency, heat,…

Hot Sauce Diaries, The Science of Hot Sauce

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What Peppers Keep Unwanted Critters Out of the Garden: Spicy peppers- nature’s tiny bouncers!

What Peppers Keep Unwanted Critters Out of the Garden: Spicy peppers- nature’s tiny bouncers! For anyone growing peppers, whether for fresh consumption, hot sauces,…

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What is Dihydrocapsaicin: It’s the pepper compound that keeps the burn lingering!

What is Dihydrocapsaicin: It’s the pepper compound that keeps the burn lingering! When chili lovers talk about the heat of a pepper, most people…

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What is the Difference Between Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin: One burns, the other burns a bit more politely!

What is the Difference Between Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin: One burns, the other burns a bit more politely! Chili peppers are celebrated for their fiery…

Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

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Soil Secrets: How to Measure pH Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Hot Peppers!)!

Soil Secrets: How to Measure pH Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Hot Peppers!) Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline your soil is…

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Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

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Why is pH Soil Content Important for Growing Peppers: Because even peppers like their lemonade just right!!

Why is pH Soil Content Important for Growing Peppers: Because even peppers like their lemonade just right! Soil pH is important for growing peppers…

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Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

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Yellow 7 Pot (Caribbean) Pepper: Seven times the heat, one tiny pepper!

Yellow 7 Pot (Caribbean) Pepper: Seven times the heat, one tiny pepper! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Yellow 7 Pot (Caribbean) Pepper?…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

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Pimiento de Padrón Pepper: Mostly mild, occasionally mischievous!

Pimiento de Padrón Pepper: Mostly mild, occasionally mischievous! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Pimiento de Padrón Pepper? The Pimiento de Padrón pepper…

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Peppadew Pepper: Sweet, tangy, and just a little sassy!

Peppadew Pepper: Sweet, tangy, and just a little sassy! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Peppadew Pepper? The Peppadew pepper measures between 1,000…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

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Aji Crystal Pepper: Tiny crystal, big punch of heat!

Aji Crystal Pepper: Tiny crystal, big punch of heat! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Aji Crystal Pepper? The Aji Crystal pepper measures…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

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Aji Amarillo Pepper: Sunshine in a pepper, spice in your soul!

Aji Amarillo Pepper: Sunshine in a pepper, spice in your soul! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Aji Amarillo Pepper? The Aji Amarillo…

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3 weeks ago

Rocoto Pepper: Looks like an apple, kicks like a mule!

Rocoto Pepper: Looks like an apple, kicks like a mule! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Rocoto Pepper? The Rocoto pepper measures between…

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3 weeks ago

Bishop’s Crown Pepper: A crown that rules your taste buds

Bishop’s Crown (Christmas Bell) Pepper: Bold Flavor, Spicy, Tropical Delight How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Bishop’s Crown Pepper? The Bishop’s Crown pepper…

Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

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Gardening Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Growing Jalapeño Peppers!

Gardening Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Growing Jalapeño Peppers Common jalapeño growing mistakes include overwatering, poor soil conditions, lack of sunlight, and improper harvesting,…

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How Do You Maintain Pepper Plants to Maximize Pepper Harvests!

How Do You Maintain Pepper Plants to Maximize Pepper Harvests How to Maintain Pepper Plants for Maximum Harvests (Because One Sad Pepper Is Just…

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7 Gardening Tips for a Huge Pepper Harvest This Year!

If your pepper plants aren’t producing heavily, your system—not your plant—is the problem. If your pepper plants are producing more disappointment than actual peppers,…

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Confused about Capsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin, Nordihydrocapsaicin, Homocapsaicin, and Homodihydrocapsaicin – So am I! Too many peppers, too little brain space!

What is Homodihydrocapsaicin: The quiet burner that sneaks up on you!

What is Homocapsaicin: The sneaky heat that lingers!

What is Nordihydrocapsaicin: Tiny molecule, big lingering burn!

What is a Capsaicinoid: The chemical that makes your tongue scream!

What Peppers Keep Unwanted Critters Out of the Garden: Spicy peppers- nature’s tiny bouncers!

What is Dihydrocapsaicin: It’s the pepper compound that keeps the burn lingering!

What is the Difference Between Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin: One burns, the other burns a bit more politely!

Soil Secrets: How to Measure pH Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Hot Peppers!)!

Why is pH Soil Content Important for Growing Peppers: Because even peppers like their lemonade just right!!

Yellow 7 Pot (Caribbean) Pepper: Seven times the heat, one tiny pepper!

Pimiento de Padrón Pepper: Mostly mild, occasionally mischievous!

Peppadew Pepper: Sweet, tangy, and just a little sassy!

Aji Crystal Pepper: Tiny crystal, big punch of heat!

Aji Amarillo Pepper: Sunshine in a pepper, spice in your soul!

Rocoto Pepper: Looks like an apple, kicks like a mule!

Bishop’s Crown Pepper: A crown that rules your taste buds

Gardening Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Growing Jalapeño Peppers!

How Do You Maintain Pepper Plants to Maximize Pepper Harvests!

7 Gardening Tips for a Huge Pepper Harvest This Year!