Things are getting a little hot and spicy in this episode of Food Science! Why do certain plants cause our mouths such pain? "Piquant" chemicals in these foods are the results of evolutionary traits passed down through plants to protect themselves from would-be chompers.
You may copy and use portions of this website for non-commercial, personal use only.
Any other use of these materials without prior written authorization is not very nice and violates the copyright. Please take the time to request permission.