WHAT MAKES CHILLI PEPPERS SPICY?
pices have been part of human diets for thousands of years, and chilli peppers are now staple ingredients in many parts of the world. Chilli peppers are fruits and are part of the nightshade family, which contains members such as tomatoes, avocados and potatoes. Within this family lies the genus Capsicum that hosts peppers, a group of related species that are carefully cultivated to produce fruits with a spectrum of flavour and heat. From the mild bell pepper
