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Did you know that chillies are one of the most commonly used foods in the world? Here’s a few other facts you might not know about these fiery little guys! Chillies’ Heat Is Measured In Scoville Units The Scoville scale was devised by American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville in 1912. It measures the pungency or spiciness of a chilli pepper through diluting the capsaicin oil of a certain chilli into sugar and water until the heat becomes undetectable. The chilli is then given a measurement of Scoville Heat Units. The Apex Holds the Least Heat The chillies’ heat actually varies in different parts of its anatomy. The apex or tip of the chilli holds the least spiciness, so this is a great place to start when you want to sample a chilli (or if you want to trick your friends and win that chilli eating contest!) The Smaller the Pepper, The Hotter It Will Be The world’s hottest chillies all come in at less than three inches! This includes the Carolina Reaper, Moruga Scorpion and the Seven Pot Brain Strain. Chillies Go By Many Names Chillies aren’t always called ‘chilies’. Around the world they have been given different names and spellings including chili, chilli, chile, capsicum and pepper.
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The Scoville scale is the measurement of the pungency (spicy heat) of chilli peppers.
Devised in 1912 and named after its creator, American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville, the method involves diluting a
measured amount of capsaicin oil in sugar and water incrementally until the ‘heat’ is barely detectable.
The smaller the pepper, the hotter it will be!
All of the world’s most potent peppers are less than three inches long.
Measured in SHU(Scoville Heat Units)
Law-enforcementsprays have a pungency of 500,000 to 2,000,000 SHU.
One brand has 5,300,000 SHU.
Scotch Bonnets
are typically between
100,000
SHU&
350,000
SHU
Jalapeños are typically between
2,500 SHU&
10,000 SHU
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Calyx
Peduncle(stem)
Endocarp
Placenta
Apex:
The apex has the least amount of capsaicin!
So, when challenged, take a bite from
here and let your friend feel the burn!
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