Why do we eat Hot Peppers
Any fan of spicy foods (or chilihead) knows that hot peppers are not vegetables, they are a religion. To the layperson, however, a hot pepper connoisseur may seem analogous to a culinary daredevil. ... So, why would one punish themselves with such distressing dietary experiences? Actually, if you can taste the pepper through the hot, hot peppers are truly savory eats, and add a fantastic zing to any number of dishes. ... There are chemical and biological processes that produce the sensation of heat and pleasure when hot peppers are consumed. The chemical that makes a chili hot is a compound called capsaicin. This chemical is primarily found in the ribs of chili peppers, and in their seeds.