To get a sense of the spectrum, bell peppers rank around a 0 on Scoville Heat Units (SHUs), while notorious hybrids like the ...

It ranges from sweet bell peppers at zero to the mighty Naga Jolokia (ghost pepper) at over 1,000,000 Scoville units! That one is right off the scale! Pure capsaicin rates between 15,000,000 and ...

An analysis of compounds in chilli peppers has revealed chemicals that seem to negate their heat-giving capsaicinoids. This ...

When biting into a chili pepper, you expect a fiery sensation on your tongue. This spiciness is detected because of capsaicinoid compounds. But for some peppers, despite high levels of capsaicinoids, ...

Chili peppers are wonderful flavor enhancers for any Southwestern dish, and they also provide a positive boost to a healthy ...

packed with 1 million Scoville units of pure heat. It combines the Caribbean’s love for Scotch Bonnet peppers with added pure capsaicin extract. It’s intense, yet surprisingly flavorful.