Capsaicin content was found to increase during
storage and this accumulation was found to be maximum at
colour break stage (green-yellow); and as the fruit ripened
further (yellow-red), the capsaicin content began to decrease.
The concentration of capsaicinoids varies depending on the
pepper cultivars. Temperature, light and use of fertilizers,
genetics of the plant and its interaction with the environment
have also been reported to affect the pungency levels of chilli
fruits