When is International Hot And Spicy Food Day?

Monday January 16th

Each year, International Hot and Spicy Food Day honors all the popular hot and spicy foods around the world.

International Hot and Spicy Food Day - January 16

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

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