Individual preferences for piquant foods vary due to factors like capsaicin receptor sensitivity, personality traits, and ...

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 hear a lot about sweet tooths, and if you have one yourself, we can't blame you. On the other hand, some like it hot—as in, they adore spicy food. Regardless of which camp you fall into (if any), ...

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 ...