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Scoville scale infographic showing pepper heat levels from bell pepper at 0 scoville heat units and poblano at 1,000 to 2,000 scoville heat units to jalapeno, habanero, Thai chili, cayenne, Carolina reaper at 1.64 to 2.2 million scoville heat units, and Pepper X at 2.69 million scoville heat units.
How is the Scoville scale used to measure spiciness?
Close-up of ripe red ghost pepper fruits (Capsicum chinense) growing on a green leafy plant.
The spicy science behind sriracha sauce
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How is the Scoville scale used to measure spiciness?
Learn about the Scoville scale, which is used to measure the pungency of peppers.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
The spicy science behind sriracha sauce
Discover the science behind the heat and flavour of sriracha sauce.
Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

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Scoville scale infographic comparing hot pepper heat levels
A visual guide to the Scoville scale ranking chili pepper spiciness in Scoville heat...
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A former record holder
The ghost pepper, also called bhut jolokia, was recognized as the world's hottest...
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