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We all know spicy food makes your tongue tingle and burn — but it also does a whole lot more. In this article, we will answer this question: what are the effects of spicy food on our body and brain? Read on to find out! Spicy food and your brain Spicy food has surprising effects…
Walmart Superstores are a vast wonderland of anything you could possibly dream of buying. Which is great when you’ve got a variety of things to pick up, but not so great when you’re looking for one specific thing. So where the heck do you find hot sauce in all of that mess? Here are four…
Cinnamon is spicy — but in a different way than chili peppers. While the spiciness of chili peppers largely comes from a chemical called capsaicin, cinnamon contains very little capsaicin. So, why is it spicy then? Cinnamon has two compounds, in addition to trace amounts of capsaicin, that make it spicy: cinnamaldehyde and eugenol. The…
Mountain Dew has been on a new flavor kick recently, with Purple Thunder (blackberry and plum) making its debut in April 2022 and Mountain Dew Typhoon launching on June 1, 2022. But there’s another flavor that has been spotted on the shelves of major grocery chains all across America recently… Yep, you guessed it —…
Hot sauce is supposed to be 🌶 spicy 🌶 — but it often tastes equally SOUR as it does spicy. Why? Because almost all hot sauces leverage highly acidic ingredients. Most hot sauces are vinegar-based You’ll be hard-pressed to find a single hot sauce that doesn’t have vinegar in it — most of them use…
So, you were out at a food truck park and had the most INCREDIBLE chicken sandwich of your life. They had a huge condiment bar with lots of things you’ve never heard of, and you found this hot sauce that you know you can’t live without. But you don’t remember what it’s called — only…
You may notice that every time you eat something with hot sauce on it, you inevitably have to poop soon after. So how can something as simple as a few drops of sauce move through your system so fast that you have to go to the bathroom within an hour? Read on to learn the…
This article is about MTN Dew’s limited run hot sauce from 2020. Looking for more info on the NEW Baja Blast hot sauce releasing in 2023? Click here for our article on Baja Blast hot sauce. This article may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click and purchase we may earn a small…
Pico de gallo is one of the things I most look forward to in the summer. I love to grow tomatoes in my backyard, and there is NOTHING that compares to pico made with fresh, homegrown tomatoes. If you don’t grow your own, seek out the freshest tomatoes possible from a local CSA or farmer’s…
You may have just whipped up a huge batch of homemade hot sauce, or maybe you found your favorite brand on clearance and bought way too much. Either way, the good news is that you can safely freeze hot sauce for years in order to extend its shelf life (or just to make more room…
As Americans, we often think of Mexican food as synonymous with spicy. Chilies are native plants to Mexico and Central America, and they have been used as both food and medicine for centuries. Jalapeños, serranos, and habanero peppers are very common in Mexico and are widely used as a spicy element and flavoring in…
This is one spicy dish you don’t want to miss out on. As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, it’s time to start thinking about the things that do the most to keep you warm. Eating spicy food is a great way to fill your tummy and your heart, and this warming…
If you’re looking for a spicy ketchup recipe, you’ve come to the right place. This spicy ketchup recipe is simple and easy to make, and it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or easy lunch. Everyone has their own favorite condiments, and ketchup is one of the most popular sauces in America. Everyone has their own…
What is spicy mayo? Spicy mayo is exactly what it sounds like — mayonnaise with added spice. More interesting than plain mayo, it makes the perfect dipping sauce or spread. What is spicy mayo made of? Spicy mayo is an easy two-ingredient recipe, consisting only of mayonnaise and Sriracha. The mayo makes it rich and…
Most condiments are stuffed with junk – sugar, preservatives, fat, and more! We’re always told to eat less salad dressing, go easy on the ketchup, be wary of sauces. Hot sauce is a great exception to this rule. In fact not only is it diet friendly, including Atkins and ketogenic diets, it has a whole…
Hot sauce is one of the world’s favorite condiments. Rich and fatty, light and delicate — nearly all of our favorite foods can be made better with a dash of the good stuff. If you can’t get enough of the burn, here are 5 fascinating hot sauce facts to inspire you. Over 54% of households…
It’s tricky to pin down the origin of hot sauce. It’s clear that people have been using hot chili peppers for some time in cooking, but harder to identify when we went from using chili peppers and spices, to creating spicy sauces. History of the Chili Pepper Archaeological excavations have revealed that we have cultivated…