Grocery store jalapeños are generally less spicy today than decades ago due to selective breeding for consistency in ...

A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an 'anti-spice' condiment for food that's too fiery to eat. The ...

The Carolina Reaper holds the title of the hottest chilli in the world, with over 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU).