Chili Pepper News — research

The big news this week comes from a group of Chinese researchers who’ve taken capsaicin research to the next level. And we’re damned excited about this one. We also realize the information you receive could be a little confusing. According to the published information, capsaicin and a component in ginger work together to fight cancer. Let’s dig a little deeper into that.

You may have seen the latest speculation to rock the world of food. No, it’s not another fast food restaurant trying to dumb down the Ghost Pepper flavor to draw in more chile heads. Scientists have revealed that fat may be a flavor. Yes, is fat, a flavor?