Pepper Nutrition: Capsaicin, Metabolism & Cooking Guide

Which hot peppers speed up your metabolism best? Learn the nutritional differences between red and orange bell peppers, how to freeze your harvest without blanching, and techniques for removing hot pepper acid from your hands.

Close-up view of three red chilis on a blue plate.

Which Peppers Are High in Capsaicin?

Capsaicin is a chemical compound found in varying amounts in chili peppers. When it comes in contact with your skin or mucous membranes it produces a burning sensation.

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