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Pepper Science
The chemistry and biology behind the heat — capsaicin, the Scoville scale, the receptors that sense it, and the peppers at the extremes.
10 entriesGrowing & Harvesting
From seed to harvest — starting plants, companion planting, feeding the soil, and the varieties worth growing at home.
9 entriesSauces & Fermentation
How chilies become condiments — fermentation and brining, vinegar and pickling, and the sauces built from each technique.
10 entriesHistory & Culture
How chili peppers spread across the world and the dishes and traditions built around them, continent by continent.
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