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    74 – The Cult of the Chili Pepper

    74 – The Cult of the Chili Pepper

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    74 – The Cult of the Chili Pepper

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    Length:
    25 minutes
    Released:
    Jan 11, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    We all know that burning sensation particular to eating chili peppers. But who knew the tiny fruit did so much more than make our mouths sweat? Stuart Walton, author of the new book “The Devil’s Dinner,” reveals the life-altering power of capsaicin, the active compound in chilis. Then Nopalito Chef Gonzalo Guzman shares his tips and tricks for taming dried chili peppers.
    Released:
    Jan 11, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    Bite is a podcast for people who think hard about their food. Join acclaimed food and farming blogger Tom Philpott, Mother Jones editors Kiera Butler and Maddie Oatman, and a tantalizing guest list of writers, farmers, scientists, and chefs as they uncover the surprising stories behind what ends up on your plate. We'll help you digest the food news du jour, explore the politics and science of what you eat and why—and deliver plenty of tasty tidbits along the way.