A medical emergency this morning at a judging session for the Fiery Food Challenge, the spicy food contest held in conjunction with ZestFest, served as a visceral reminder of how much heat capsaicin ...

Yeast manufacturer Yeastock has introduced a yeast extract in Europe with a high level of free glutamic acid, for enhancing tomato, capsaicin or dairy flavours, among other potential applications. The ...

BOSTON (TND) — A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a substance containing a high amount of the chili pepper extract capsaicin, ...

A review of 22 clinical studies published in JAPI found that topical capsaicin 0.075% reduced pain by up to 65% ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Australia examine the health benefits associated with capsaicin, with a particular focus on how this compound impacts cognition and ...

In addition to being a popular ingredient in spicy dishes worldwide, the chili pepper also has a surprising role in the medical world. Capsaicin is the compound found in peppers that gives them their ...

Researchers have found that capsaicin, the active chemical in chili peppers, can induce thermogenesis, the process by which cells convert energy into heat. Chili peppers can do more than just make you ...

PORTSMOUTH — A 25-year-old man was brought to Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Sunday afternoon with severe abdominal pain after swallowing a quarter tablespoon of capsaicin extract, according to the ...