Multiple reviewed studies have suggested that curcumin may help limit markers of oxidative stress in the blood by affecting the activity of enzymes that neutralize free radicals. Inflammatory response is a complex series of reactions in any tissue based on internal or external stimuli. The goal is to protect tissue and remove the initial cause of cell damage. However, a prolonged uncontrolled inflammatory response can lead to tissue damage beyond expectation.

I use cornflour as a thickening agent in my sauce. The mixture may look watery at first, but after the cornflour slurry (equal parts cornflour and water) is added, it develops a thicker consistency. However, you can also use potato starch or tapioca starch if that’s what you have on hand.

Chili powder is a confusing spice. This is because the spelling often dictates what you’ll find on the ingredient list.

There are several key factors that consumers look for when purchasing organic turmeric powder. One of the most important considerations is the organic certification of the product. This ensures that the turmeric powder has been grown and processed without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or other harmful chemicals.

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So, if bell peppers are in the same scientific classification as cayenne chili pepper, why aren't bell peppers hot? It comes down to a chemical compound called capsaicin. This chemical is the sole reason why a jalapeño is spicy and bell pepper is not. A bell pepper has no capsaicin. Capsaicin attaches itself to the mucous membranes in our mouths which in turn send out the fiery sensation. That heat in your mouth (or hands) will vary greatly depending on what type of chili pepper you've eaten. Peppers are ranked by their heat, or the amount of capsaicin they contain, on a scale called the Scoville Scale. Their capsaicin concentration is given a number on the scale and it is called Scoville Heat Units. Bell peppers do not have capsaicin, so they have zero Scoville Heat Units, therefore they are way at the bottom of the Scoville scale. 

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