Scoville scale - Wikipedia The Scoville scale is a measurement of spiciness of chili peppers and other substances, recorded in Scoville heat units (SHU) It is based on the concentration of capsaicinoids, among which capsaicin is the predominant component
List of Pepper by Heat Levels (Scoville Heat Units) - Purveyd The Scoville Heat Units indicates the amount of capsaicin presented in the pepper The higher the unit, the more intense heat Capsaicin is a chemical irritant for mammals that produces a burning sensation in any tissue that it comes in contact with
The Scoville Scale: A Comprehensive Guide - Spice and Life The Scoville Scale is a measurement system that rates the heat level of chili peppers and other spicy foods The scale is named after its inventor, Wilbur Scoville, who developed it in 1912 and is still in use today
What is the Scoville Scale? The Story Behind The Heat The Scoville scale is actually named after its father, the American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville Scoville created a simple way to measure the pungency of a hot pepper – its heat level