Why Do You Enjoy Food That Sets Your Mouth on Fire?

Why Do You Enjoy Food That Sets Your Mouth on Fire?

Constant Wonder - Season 1, Episode 11 , Segment 2

S1 E11: How Mexican Food Conquered America

Episode: S1 E11: How Mexican Food Conquered America

  • Dec 28, 2021 11:00 am
  • 23:53 mins

Many pregnant moms have this internal debate: If I love spicy food, and I order that hot salsa or that Indian vindaloo curry, will it hurt my baby? Or at the very least, maybe irritate the baby? Or, on the other hand, will the baby be born with a love for onions and chile peppers? Guest: Paul W. Bosland, Professor of Horticulture and Director of Chile Pepper Institute, New Mexico State University