Some are horribly bitter. Others, less forgiving, are poisonous. Capsaicin, the primary active ingredient in hot peppers, falls into the category of irritant, but that’s an insult to its power.

Some of the most common chilli varieties are: Poblano - mildly hot, dried chilli used in the Mexican mole poblano sauce Mulato Isleño - mildly hot chilli with a deep, sweet flavour Ortega ...