Tag: Peppers

The substance in a chilli pepper that causes the burning sensation in your mouth is called capsaicin. It binds to a receptor in your mouth and on your tongue called TRPV1 – the same receptor that tells you when something on your skin is too hot. How do you stop your tongue from burning from […]

The spicy heat that sears your taste buds when you bite into tacos slathered with hot salsa is actually a defense mechanism that some chili peppers use against fungi, a new study finds. Are peppers spicy for self defense? However, the researchers found that the pungency, or heat, in hot chilies acts as a unique […]

The main cause of the heat in peppers is the chemical compound Capsaicin, which binds with pain receptors in our tissue, causing a burning sensation. Why are peppers spicy to humans? The heat of a chili pepper is not actually a taste. That burning feeling comes from the body’s pain response system. Capsaicin inside the […]

In truth, hot peppers first arrived in Africa during the 15th century from South America via the Columbian exchange. But today, hot pepper (genus capsicum) is as African as can be. Where did peppers come from originally? Peppers are native to tropical America and are particularly important in the cuisines of tropical Asia and equatorial […]

They were probably domesticated first in southern Mexico, but there are literally dozens of domesticated species of peppers which arose from throughout the Americas. Are all peppers originally from the Americas? Peppers are native to tropical America and are particularly important in the cuisines of tropical Asia and equatorial America. Traces of pepper fruits have […]

Because eating spicy can cause your body –pituitary gland and hypothalamus specifically, to release endorphins. Endorphins can be known as a trigger happy chemical, which gives you an instant feeling of pleasure from head to toe. People crave the spiciness of food just the same way they crave something sweet or salty. Why did humans […]

While chili peppers contain no addictive properties, the experience of heat and pain triggers a release of pleasant endorphins. This experience is similar to a runner’s high or roller coaster rides that adrenaline junkies crave. So, you might say that capsaicin makes people feel “alive”. Why do people enjoy hot peppers? Because eating spicy can […]

6,000 years. Humans Like It Hot: Spicy Peppers on the Menu for Thousands of Years. Spicy food has been a South American tradition for at least 6,000 years. Did the old world have spicy food? There really was no spicy food in the world before the Columbian Exchange. Denver Nicks, author of Hot Sauce Nation […]

Some of the most common garden peppers are poisonous. Pepper plants are in the Solanaceae plant family, which also includes violently poisonous nightshade and many other toxic species. Some pepper plants are poisonous to both humans and animals, even those peppers commonly used in food. Are ornamental peppers poisonous to humans? Ornamental peppers are not […]

Conclusions: The results of this preliminary study indicate that the chronic administration of red pepper powder in IBS patients with enteric-coated pills was significantly more effective than placebo in decreasing the intensity of abdominal pain and bloating and was considered by the patients more effective than Are peppers OK with IBS? Bell Peppers and IBS […]

Research conducted in a Chinese population has found an intriguing link between the consumption of chili peppers and a heightened risk of cognitive decline. Share on Pinterest Regularly eating a lot of hot peppers may increase a person’s risk of cognitive decline. What do hot peppers do to the brain? It’s all about a chemical […]

capsaicin. The “hot” in hot peppers is due to capsaicin (C18H27NO3), a colorless, odorless oil-like compound found in the fruit of a plant that is a close relative of the tomato. What is the spicy chemical called? CapsaicinCapsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) (/kæpˈseɪɪsɪn/) is an active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. […]

The chili pepper is a spicy food, and excess consumption may damage to colonic mucosa. The long-term damage is related to the occurrence of CRC. In addition, capsaicin may play the weak carcinogenesis role in causing CRC. Are hot peppers good for your intestines? “Capsaicin causes the digestive tract to produce more of a mucous […]

In summary, black pepper has exhibited excellent antimicrobial activity to the both bacteria. Piperine, terpenes and flavones are the main chemicals in black pepper. Do Peppers have antibacterial properties? Capsicums, including chilies and other hot peppers, are in the middle of the antimicrobial pack (killing or inhibiting up to 75 percent of bacteria), while pepper […]

Fights the Flu, Colds and Fungal Infections Hot peppers are chalked full of beta carotene and antioxidants that support your immune system and will aid in fighting off colds and the flu. Research has found that nasal sprays containing capsaicin reduce congestion. Do spicy foods fight viruses? Eating spicy foods, lots of garlic or special […]

It has been proven that consuming spicy foods from peppers that contain capsaicin can help lower blood pressure. Statistics show people who consume spicy food on a daily basis have a 14 percent lower risk of death, diabetes and cancer than people who consume it less than once a week. Do bell peppers raise blood […]

Anti-Fungal Properties The final cayenne pepper benefit is its ability to kill fungus and prevent the formation of fungal pathogens. Cayenne pepper was investigated to determine its in vitro antifungal activity, and the results found that it was active against 16 different fungal strains, including Candida. Which vegetable has antifungal properties? Rutabaga. Although it’s not […]

4. Cayenne peppers. Cayenne peppers can have a powerful blood-thinning effect on your body because of their high levels of salicylates. Do peppers thicken blood? Cayenne peppers Cayenne peppers are also high in salicylates and may act as powerful blood-thinning agents. A 2019 study in the Ascendens Asia Journal of Multidisciplinary Research finds that cayenne […]

“Hot peppers, or even green or red peppers, are able to reduce heart disease and reduce death from heart disease,” says Dr. Fairweather. Capsaicin has anti-inflammatory properties. Which pepper is best for the heart? Red Bell PeppersRed Bell Peppers: These are a particularly good choice for heart health as they are full of lycopene, which […]

The longer it is left on the vine, the hotter it gets. If you wait for those green jalapeños to turn red, you will have a much spicier pepper. Testing of serrano peppers found no change in capsaicin during ripening of the green, yellow and red stages. Do peppers get hotter the longer they stay […]