Hot peppers come in all shapes, sizes and spices. Everyone has a different definition of “hot,” but the typical way to measure spice heat is the Scoville Scale. The Scoville Organoleptic Test was created by Wilbur L. Scoville in 1912 and measures the amount of capsaicin in any particular pepper. Capsaicin is the chemical that gives the heat reaction in your mouth and on your skin.
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Hot Pepper Heat
Check out the graphic below to discover the heat levels of different pepper varieties.
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