Mexico is renowned for its vibrant food culture, and at the heart of many of its dishes lies the humble yet powerful chilli ...

A little curry that heats up a little, a hot sauce that makes you shiver... And suddenly, your nose is running, your tongue ...

Some dishes even come with punny names – like bark chor mee (bak chor mee), Pawtong Laksa (Katong Laksa) or Bark-kun Kaya ...

An analysis of compounds in chilli peppers has revealed chemicals that seem to negate their heat-giving capsaicinoids. This ...