Not everybody enjoys spicy food. This often comes down to where you grew up in the world. Many people were raised in cultures ...

We all know the burning sensation we get when eating chillies. Some can tolerate the heat, while others may be reaching for the milk carton. Some people even actively choose to participate in ...

Things will get very hot and spicy in Tauranga City tomorrow as the national final of the 2026 New Zealand National Chilli ...

When it comes to competitive eating, Maurizio Capocchiano clearly has a fire in his belly – as you’d expect from the reigning champ of the Chilli Eaters’ Marathon. “I was weaned on chilli, my mom used ...

Spicy food can transform any meal into a sensory experience — pain, pleasure, even breaking a sweat can take flavors to the next level. While some like it hot, dialing up the heat may ruin a meal for ...

We all love that plate of glossy, fiery chilli potato from our favourite restaurant. It is crunchy, saucy, and just the right kind of spicy comfort food. But if you are someone keeping an eye on ...

That burn you feel after biting into a jalapeño isn’t just happening in your mouth. It’s triggering a cascade of biological reactions that continue working long after your meal ends. The fiery ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. 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 ...

WHEN a petite, glamorous woman steps on stage at the Kingston-Upon-Thames chilli-eating competition, no one expects her to last five minutes. Surrounded by male-only contestants, Shahina Waseem is ...