An analysis of compounds in chilli peppers has revealed chemicals that seem to negate their heat-giving capsaicinoids. This explains why the Scoville scale for measuring spicyness isn't always ...

Chilli, also known as Chilli pepper is the berry-fruit or pods of various plants belonging to the family, ‘Solanaceae’ and is widely used as a spice. The varieties of chilli that we use other than the ...

If you’d like to be able to enjoy the flavour of chilli without breaking out in sweats, fear not: there are ways you can learn to tolerate – and even love – spice. Owen Rosser is co-founder ...

Chillies are the fruit of various Capsicum species, a diverse group which produces not only capsicums, which are eaten raw or cooked, but spices such as chilli, prepared by drying the fruit and ...

One day, you might be able to reach for an “anti-spice” condiment to tame the heat of a dish, thanks to the discovery of chemicals found in chilli peppers that counteract their spicy sensation.