Capsaicin Collection

Capsaicin molecule
Capsaicin, molecular model. This chemical gives chilies their heat and causes a burning sensation when ingested. It is a secondary metabolite of the chili plant (Capsicum sp)

Red chilli pepper (Capsicum frutescens). Widely used to add a spicy flavour to foods, the chilli pepper contains the chemical stimulant capsacin and is a good source of vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

Yellow and red bell chili peppers, Capsicum annuum
5856563 Yellow and red bell chili peppers, Capsicum annuum; (add.info.: Yellow and red bell chili peppers, yellow flowers, Capsicum annuum)

Chili Pepper [Nightshade Family], from Hortus Eystettensis
3359427 Chili Pepper [Nightshade Family], from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Hot Bite
Smoking hot chili pepper on fork on black background. Gert Lavsen

Chili Pepper [Nightshade Family], from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Piper Indicum rotun dum maximum; II Piper minimum Siliguis rotundis; Brought from the Americas by mid C16th but only then as an ornamental plan

Hot chilli pepper, conceptual image F006 / 9791
Hot chilli pepper, conceptual image

Cascabel chilli, fruit and seeds
Cascabel chilli. Fruit and seeds from the cascabel chilli, a cultivar of the domestic chilli plant (Capsicum annuum). The fruit measures 2-3 centimetres in diameter

Cascabel chilli seed, SEM
Cascabel chilli seed, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The cascabel chilli is a cultivar of the domestic chili plant (Capsicum annuum)

Dried red chilli peppers (Capsicum frutescens). Widely used to add a spicy flavour to foods, the chilli pepper contains the chemical stimulant capsaicin and is a good source of vitamin c

Dried red chilli pepper (Capsicum frutescens). Widely used to add a spicy flavour to foods, the chilli pepper contains the chemical stimulant capsaicin and is a good source of vitamin c

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Capsaicin, the fiery molecule found in red chilli peppers, is what gives them their hot bite. This powerful compound has been depicted throughout history, from ancient botanical illustrations to modern conceptual images. In the Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler, a vibrant red chili pepper from the Nightshade family is beautifully captured, showcasing its enticing allure. Another image showcases a cascabel chili pepper with its fruit and seeds, highlighting the intricate details of this spicy ingredient. Even under an electron microscope, capsaicin's impact can be seen in a close-up of cascabel chili seeds. Whether fresh or dried, red chili peppers are known for their intense heat thanks to capsaicin's presence. So next time you take a bite into that sizzling dish or feel your taste buds tingle at the sight of these vibrant fruits, remember it's all because - nature's way of adding some spice to our lives.