Christopher Crawford

November 20, 2020 at 3:01pm

Here's another take on the spicy burn in gingersnaps:

The principal chemical in ginger that causes the burn is Zingerone. But ginger, that sneaky little devil, also has a bit of capsaicin, the "hot" chemical that causes the burn in chili peppers. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory effects, too.
(Not sure if a pinch of cayenne might add some additional zip ... )

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