This page examines the chemicals responsible for the heat of chillies, and gives molecular models of some of the more common. The chemical methods employed in the study of peppers. The use of HPLC and Mass Spectroscopy on peppers, and some sample spectra. The standard way of measuring the heat within a pepper. Endorphins - The release of these molecules is caused by the pain response from chillies, leading to a sense of happiness and well being.
Every good scientist performs some kind of experiment.
Here is a rough guide to experimenting with chillies. Hot Humour - Anecdotes and stories pertaining to chillies. References - Some of the pages that helped me write this site, and a little about me.