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The African Bird’s Eye Chili

The African Bird’s Eye Chili

The African Bird’s Eye chili, also called peri-peri, is tiny but fiery. Learn how this chili became the star of peri-peri sauce and African cuisine.

The African Bird’s Eye Chili

The African Bird’s Eye chili, also called peri-peri, is tiny but fiery. Learn how this chili became the star of peri-peri sauce and African cuisine.

The Peruvian Pepper Legacy

The Peruvian Pepper Legacy

Peru is the birthplace of the chili pepper and home to unique varieties like Ají Amarillo and Rocoto. Explore the rich legacy of Peruvian peppers.

The Peruvian Pepper Legacy

Peru is the birthplace of the chili pepper and home to unique varieties like Ají Amarillo and Rocoto. Explore the rich legacy of Peruvian peppers.

The Pepper That Started It All (Tabasco)

The Pepper That Started It All (Tabasco)

Discover how Edmund McIlhenny created Tabasco in 1868 with just three ingredients, and how it grew into one of the world’s most famous pepper sauces.

The Pepper That Started It All (Tabasco)

Discover how Edmund McIlhenny created Tabasco in 1868 with just three ingredients, and how it grew into one of the world’s most famous pepper sauces.

NASA Astronaut with Hot Pepper Plant

Peppers in Space!

Astronauts grew Hatch green chilies on the ISS in 2021 and made space tacos. Learn how peppers are helping NASA spice up life beyond Earth.

Peppers in Space!

Astronauts grew Hatch green chilies on the ISS in 2021 and made space tacos. Learn how peppers are helping NASA spice up life beyond Earth.

Sweating Hot Pepper

Why Do Peppers Make You Sweat?

Capsaicin tricks your body into thinking you’re overheating, which makes you sweat. Learn why hot peppers make you sweat, smile, and crave more spice.

Why Do Peppers Make You Sweat?

Capsaicin tricks your body into thinking you’re overheating, which makes you sweat. Learn why hot peppers make you sweat, smile, and crave more spice.

Worlds Oldest Peppers In Bowls

The World’s Oldest Hot Pepper

Chili peppers have been around for over 6,000 years, used by ancient civilizations for food, medicine, and rituals. Discover the fiery roots of humanity’s love for spice.

The World’s Oldest Hot Pepper

Chili peppers have been around for over 6,000 years, used by ancient civilizations for food, medicine, and rituals. Discover the fiery roots of humanity’s love for spice.