by Daniela Munzel | Jan 7, 2019 | Blog, Nature
How did a spicy fruit like chili evolve in the wild in the first place? What could possibly have lead to a plant deciding its fruit needs to burn and sting the taste buds of whoever is consuming it? Let’s start with chiltepins, formally known as Capsicum annuum var....
by Daniela Munzel | Sep 6, 2018 | Blog, Nature
When you’re at the store in search for some spice to add to your cooking, you’ll usually find sauces or raw chili peppers that come in green, red, orange or yellow. Do you pick a certain color that looks most spicy, and are you aware of the various flavors and colors...
by Nithin | Aug 18, 2017 | Blog, Nature
Defined by its pungency, coming in many shapes and varieties, the chili pepper holds its secrets close to its heart. For example, how to categorize it? Are chilies fruits or vegetables? It is not on the food pyramid, but looking at what is, it seems, at first, clear...
