International Hot and Spicy Food Day - January 16
Mon Jan 16th

International Hot And Spicy Food Day

All the delectable hot and spicy foods around the world are celebrated each year on January 16th, International Hot and Spicy Food Day.

Chili peppers are one of the world's hottest foods, according to most. Did you know that the world's hottest chili pepper is always changing? This is because chili peppers are always evolving. How is the hottest chili pepper identified? Capaicinoid peppers are present in Chili peppers.. This is the active component in chili pepper that is responsible for the heat sensation. Capsaicinoids are measured by the Scoville Heat Unit (SHU).

The Carolina Reaper was named the hottest chili pepper by the Carolina Reaper last year. This super spicy chili pepper has a SHU of 2,200,000. This is 200 times hotter than a jalapeno pepper!! Can you imagine inserting a Carolina Reaper into your mouth? If that's too hot, here are some other chili peppers that are a little less spicy: If that's way too hot, here are some other chili peppers that are a little less spicy:

  • Trinidad Moruga Scorpion (2,009,231 SHU) is a member of the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion (2,009,231 SHU) Moruga Scorpion (2,009,231 SHU) Moruga Scorpion (2,009,231 SHU) Moruga Scorpion (2,009,231 SHU) Moruga Scorpion (2,009,231 SHU) Moruga Scorpion (2, –
  • Pot Douglah (1,853,936 SHU) is a member of the 7 Pot Douglah (1,853,936 SHU) is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered & 936 SHU) is a member of the United States
  • a Viper (1,349,000 SHU) (SHU) (Nega Viper, SHU) (1,349,000 SHU) (SHU) Naga Viper (1,349,000 SHU) (SHU) Naga Viper (1,349,000 SHU)
  • (1,041,427 SHU): Ghost Pepper (1,041,427 SHU): (1,041,427 SHU): (1,041,427 SHU): (1,041,427 SHU): 1st Pepper (1,041,427 SHU): 1st Pepper (1,041,427 SHU): 1st Pepper (1,041,427 SHU): 1st Pepper (1,041,427 SHU):
  • na Habanero (500,000 SHU) (500,000 SHU) (500,000 SHU)

The SHU of a jalapeno pepper is only between 2,500 and 8,000, by comparison. Vindaloo, jerk chicken, Sichuan hot pot, and griot are among the many hot and spicy foods around the world, apart from chili peppers. Hot and spicy foods are popular in many nations around the world. There are some countries, however, that are well-known for spicy foods. Thailand, Mexico, Malaysia, Korea, Korea, Jamaica, Indian, and China are among the countries listed below.

Regardless of what kind of spicy food you like, be sure to have a glass of milk or a container of cold yogurt on hand. The fiery sensation in your mouth is relieved by Dairy products such as milk and yogurt. Whatever you do, don't drink water as this will actually make it worse. If you live in an area where it's cold outside, eating hot and spicy foods is a great way to warm up.

#internationalhotandspicyfoodday is a worldwide hot and spicyfoodday that can be observed by anyone

Many restaurants are offering specials on their hottest and spiciest dishes. Other activities include habanero-eating challenges, costume competitions, and cook-offs. To participate: To participate: To participate: To participate: You must register: To participate:

  • Try a spicy dish that you've never tried before. Try a spicy dish that you've never tried before
  • Dine at a Thai, Korean, or Indian restaurant where spicy food is served
  • Learn about the various types of chili peppers on sale
  • Make a dish using a spice you've never used before Make a dish using a spice you've never used before
  • A chili cook-off with your friends or co-workers is a hit at Host, a chili cook-off with your friends or co-workers

#InternationalHotAndSpicyFoodDay: Don't forget to post a snapshot of your favorite spicy dish on social media with #InternationalHotAndSpicyFoodDay.