Himalayan Honeysuckle

[illWill]

http://www.rareseeds.com/himalayan-honeysuckle-or-chocolate-berry/

"The berries advisably are only savored when fully ripe, because green berries are hotter than some of the hottest peppers!"

*Raises skeptical eyebrow*
 
Anybody else wanna try these?  Yeah, I'm pointing at you Nigel!

How would capsaicin REDUCE during ripening?  Glucose conversion or something?  Is that even possible?

 

[kentishman]

Have you got seeds you want to share? I'm interested in growing it.

 

[geeme]

The chemical compound in these that makes them hot is not likely capsaicin, though it could be - I'm going to see if I can find details on it. Also, be aware it can be invasive if you want to grow it, so better to do so in pots.

Didn't find any additional info on the fruit's chemical base in the time I cared to spend looking. I did find that there are several varieties, with some producing bitter fruits. One article stated the plant has been related to some cattle deaths - could be the leaves are toxic. Generally there are plenty of pictures, retail pages and anecdotal sites out there, but you'd have to do a much deeper dive than I did to find any scientific data.

 

[illWill]

Was wondering if it was resiniferotoxin or whatever. I as well, doubt it's capsaicin