Chilies get their heat from capsicum, a crystalline chemical compound that stimulates nerve endings in the mouth and skin. Other forms of “heat” include allyl isothiocyanate, a compound found in mustard, horseradish and wasabi, and gingerol, the aromatic in ginger root.
Constellations are a three-color medley of seedless mini sweet peppers that are sweeter and more snackable than other products in the category, NatureSweet said.