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.
Introduced as Bold Familiar Favorites (BFF), the new products were developed to turn the flavors consumers already know and love into a healthy snack option.