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Capsaicin Science

Why does spicy food feel like fire? It’s all thanks to capsaicin, the compound in chili peppers that tricks your brain into thinking you're burning up. 

Why We Skip Xanthan Gum in Our Hot Sauce

Most hot sauces use xanthan gum to thicken and stabilize their texture—but not us. 

Scoville Scale Explained

How hot is your favorite hot sauce? The Scoville Scale ranks spice levels from mild to mouth-melting. 

Fueling the Fire: Habaneros to Hot Sauce

How my love for spicy food (accidentally and painfully) started.