From a Spicy Margarita to an extra zingy Whiskey Ginger, these drinks prove the best cocktails come with a kick.

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There's a reason that jalapeños in American grocery stores have become less spicy. On an episode of podcast The Sporkful, a guest host consults experts to learn how jalapeños became less spicy. After ...

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Three candidate compounds have been identified in chili peppers that could be used to lower the heat of spicy food.

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An analysis of compounds in chilli peppers has revealed chemicals that seem to negate their heat-giving capsaicinoids. This ...

A study out of Ohio State University shows that chili peppers also harbor natural compounds that act like built-in fire ...

Ohio State scientists identify three natural compounds in chili peppers that reduce spicy heat while preserving all the ...