Climate change is making chili peppers tasteless around the world

Bloomberg reports. In particular, Nanyang Sauce (Singapore), which has been producing sauces for decades, was forced to cut production by 25% this year as extreme weather conditions in key chili-growing regions disrupted supply, raised prices and, worst of all, made the peppers taste milder. Scientists say this is not a one-time but a long-term trend that is also affecting other food products: coffee blends are becoming more bitter and coconuts are becoming softer due to erratic rains, and rising temperatures are affecting the quality and quantity of Napa cabbage, a key ingredient in the beloved Korean dish kimchi. It is noted that there are approximately 4,000 varieties of chili peppers in the world, including jalapenos, habaneros and bird's eye peppers, which vary in color, size and bitterness. The taste is regulated by a group of heat-producing alkaloids, including capsaicin. Experts say that ideal conditions for growing chilies are becoming increasingly difficult to find as ...