78: 🌶️ The Hottest Ever Chilli Is Locked In A Secret Greenhouse

About this episode

The episode explores various aspects of chillies, including unusual uses and remedies for chilli burn.

Would you eat a chilli placenta? Is there a better cure for chilli burn than milk? What's the secret to the perfect piri piri sauce? Hosts: Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot, Rosie MacKean Producer: Alex Bell © Quite Interesting Ltd 2025

People in this episode

Host: Lunchbox Envy

Topics covered

• chilli
• food science
• cooking tips
• sauces
• culinary secrets

Keywords

• chilli
• chilli burn
• piri piri
• cooking
• food

Mentioned in this episode

Products: chilli placenta, piri piri sauce

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