All kinds of new tongue-tingling varieties are now available—not all are face-melting hot, either.
But why do people like hot sauce so much? There's actually a scientific reason, and it comes down to endorphins, the pleasure-causing hormone.
Here's what happens in the body when you chow down on super spicy hot wings: capsaicin, the chemical component in chili peppers, produces a burning sensation that tricks the body into thinking you're in pain. The body then releases endorphins, which creates what's essentially a feel-good high. Our bodies also release adrenaline. Much like riding a roller coaster or jumping out of a plane, eating spicy food is a type of thrill-seeking that elicits heart-thumping excitement all from the comfort of your kitchen table. Talk about cheap thrills.
And so, with that science lesson behind us, here are eight new hot sauces to try right now. The best part? There's not one boring one in the bunch.
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