With the recent crowning of Pepper X as the new Guinness World Record holder for hottest chili pepper, here's a look into just how the spiciness of a pepper is calculated — and some examples of very ...

West African cuisine has become all the rage in America, so we're taking a deep dive into one of it's spiciest staple ...

If you're a fan of peppers and want to grow your own, the sheer number of varieties to choose from can be overwhelming. Spices Inc suggests there are at least 4,000 types of pepper, and if you include ...

Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food — some love the burn, while others can't take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy food can have an effect — positive or negative — ...