Ritzau / Alamy Stock Photo June 18, 2024 Denmark bans noodles for being too hot – what you need to know about chilli heat Mark Lorch, University of Hull Chillies only give the illusion of heat. Here’s why the Dane’s should chill out.
Hello Dinny/Shutterstock June 13, 2024 Why doesn’t water help with spicy food? What about milk or beer? Daniel Eldridge, Swinburne University of Technology Knowing a little bit of chemistry can help a lot when your mouth is on fire.
Capsaicin is what makes chilli peppers taste hot. (Shutterstock) November 3, 2022 Why some like it hot: The science of spiciness Roberto Silvestro, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) Human attraction to spicy food makes us an anomaly amongst mammals. Chilli is one of the most popular spices in our cuisines, but how the affinity for chilli appeared is a mystery.