When is International Hot And Spicy Food Day?

Monday January 16th

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

International Hot and Spicy Food Day - January 16

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: