Everyone should be able to taste a jalapeno and not burn their mouth off. Many people think that hot sauces have to be “dangerously” spicy, but this is untrue. There are mild hot sauces and super hot ones; it varies by brand. The Scoville scale is used to measure hot peppers’ heat levels. Have you…
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion and the Carolina Reaper are two of the hottest chilies in the world. They both measure anywhere from 1 million to 2.4 million Scoville heat units independently. But they are considered even spicier when blended together, which makes this debate possible. Let’s look at these peppers individually before exploring this question…
Habanero peppers are one of the hottest peppers in the world. But how do they compare to ghost peppers? Ghost peppers are actually hotter than habanero peppers. The reason for this is that ghost peppers contain more capsaicin, which is the compound that makes peppers hot. When it comes to peppers, there are a lot…
If you want to grow your own Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers, you’ll need to start with a big plant. These peppers are among the hottest in the world, and they’ll need plenty of space to produce a bountiful crop. Here’s a look at how to choose and care for a Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper plant….
The Infinity Chilli is a chili pepper that is popular among those who enjoy spicy foods. It is said to be one of the hottest peppers in the world, and its heat can be quite intense. If you’re looking for a challenge and enjoy spicy foods, then the Infinity Chilli may be right up your…
If you’ve ever used turmeric or curcumin, you may have wondered about a very specific question: does turmeric need cayenne pepper to absorb? Or, do I need black pepper to increase my body’s ability to absorb this powerful spice? The answer is no! Turmeric can be absorbed without the help of its spicy cousin. But…
The term “bell pepper” is used to describe any of the four varieties of sweet, fleshy fruits that are produced by plants in the genus Capsicum. While you may have heard that bell peppers and other members of this plant family are related to black pepper and chili peppers (which are more closely related to…
Capsicum cream is a painkiller cream, which contains capsaicin. Capsaicin is the chemical that gives chili peppers their heat. Capsicum cream can help relieve pain by temporarily numbing nerve endings in the skin. Can You Make Capsicum Cream From Cayenne Pepper? You can indeed make capsicum cream from cayenne pepper. Capsicum cream is made from…
If you were to ask someone who watches cooking shows which were hotter, red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, they’d probably tell you that there’s no comparison. But of course, there is. Red pepper powder and cayenne pepper are perennial companions, from the thick, tasty hot fries at your favorite fast food joint to your…