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Since the 1980s, spice heat has been assessed quantitatively by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), which measures the concentration of heat-producing capsaicinoids, typically with capsaicin content as the main measure.
The pungent sensation provided by chili peppers, black pepper and other spices like ginger and horseradish plays an important role in a diverse range of cuisines across the world. Pungent substances, like capsaicin , are used in topical analgesics and pepper sprays .
The dried spice is used in many northern Thai dishes for its heat and flavour. It is most famously used in northern Thai lap. Dok ngio, dok ngiao ดอกงิ้ว, ดอกเงี้ยว Bombax ceiba Cotton tree flowers The dried flowers of the Bombax ceiba tree, they are used in northern Thai dishes such as nam ngiao. Kanphlu
Hot sauce name Ingredients sorted by amount used Scoville heat rating Origin Other information Blair's Death Sauce: Vinegar, cayenne, garlic, chipotle, lime juice, cilantro, herbs and spices
Asafoetida has a pungent smell, as reflected in its name, lending it the common name of "stinking gum". The odour dissipates upon cooking; in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavour reminiscent of leeks or other onion relatives. Asafoetida is also known colloquially as "devil's dung" in English (and similar expressions in many other languages).
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines , sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals , snack foods , bagels , teas , hot chocolate and traditional foods .
Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta) is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, and closely related to cardamom.Its seeds are used as a spice (ground or whole); it imparts a pungent, black-pepper-like flavor with hints of citrus.
Nutmeg is the spice made by grinding the seed of the fragrant nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) into powder.The spice has a distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm, slightly sweet taste; it is used to flavor many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, potatoes, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and such beverages as eggnog.