Fresh ginger gets its characteristic bite from gingerol which is structurally similar to capsaicin, the molecule that gives chili peppers their heat. When dried, the gingerol is dehydrated to ...

Spices are widely used on a daily basis around the world. Some of the major spices/active principles used in large quantities are turmeric (curcumins), ginger (gingerol, shaogol, zingerone), betel ...