The African bird's eye Chilli is rich in contradiction: from its magical role in ancient African tribal healing to its undeniable presence among emerging 21st Century food trends. It makes for heated conversation...This title converts some of the myths surrounding this little scarlet pod to fact, by researching and providing the science behind the many (mis)perceptions and beliefs. The African bird's eye chilli is an especially pungent little chilli that evokes a level of passion that is inversely proportional to its size.