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 ...

A new review explains how the fiery chemical in chili peppers rewires your gut bacteria and impacts your health, for better or worse, depending on dose, diet, and your unique biology. Review: ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Capsaicin comes from chili peppers, and the heat it produces may help relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, and other conditions. Many companies sell creams containing ...