Happy National Hot And Spicy Food Day! Observed annually on August 19 in the United States, today is dedicated to any and all hot and spicy foods.
Some hot foods include wasabi and horseradish, and some spicy foods are made with peppers that have a high capsaicin content. There is some information that suggests that capsaicin is actually good for your health.
Peppers with a higher capsaicin content are higher on the Scoville scale. Take a look at where different peppers and hot sauces are located on the scale by visiting the link below:
HOW TO OBSERVE
Hot and spicy foods should be consumed on this day. Common foods that are many times made spicy include chili, gumbo, chicken wings, and burritos.
Since this is a national holiday, you could try to eat spicy foods that originated from the country of which you are a citizen or wherein you were born.
To celebrate the day, you could also buy some hot peppers and have a eating contest with your friends to see who is the best at being able to stomach them!
HISTORY
National Hot And Spicy Food Day is an unofficial day dedicated to the eating of spicy foods, particularly of international origin. The exact origins of National Hot and Spicy Food Day are unknown.
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