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 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…
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What is the Difference Between TRPV1 and TRPV2 Receptors – Understanding Heat, Spice, and Capsaicin in Peppers

What is the Difference Between TRPV1 and TRPV2 Receptors – Understanding Heat, Spice, and Capsaicin in Peppers TRPV1 and TRPV2 receptors are both members…
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What Is the Membrane of a Hot Pepper? Understanding Where the Heat Really Comes From

What Is the Membrane of a Hot Pepper? Understanding Where the Heat Really Comes From If you’ve ever bitten into a hot pepper and…
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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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Where Are the Pain Receptors in Your Brain That Sense Capsaicin?

Where Are the Pain Receptors in Your Brain That Sense Capsaicin? Here’s a surprise for spicy-food lovers: your brain doesn’t actually have pain receptors…
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Why Birds Laugh at the Heat While Humans Cry?

Why Birds Laugh at the Heat While Humans Cry: Hot Peppers burn your mouth, makes you question your life choices, and somehow birds would…