About this episode

This episode explores the competitive market surrounding superhot chili peppers and the concept of gustatory pain.

The market for gustatory pain is surprisingly competitive. Zachary Crockett feels the burn. This episode was originally published on January 7th, 2024.

People in this episode

Host: Zachary Crockett

Topics covered

• chili peppers
• market competition
• gustatory pain
• food industry
• consumer behavior

Keywords

• chili peppers
• market
• gustatory pain
• competition
• food

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