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MOST WANTED:

1,500,000-2,000,000

855,000–1,463,700

855,000–1,463,700

350,000–580,000

100,000–350,000

50,000–100,000

30,000–50,000

10,000–23,000

3,500–8,000

1,000–2,500

100–900

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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

ExocarpMesocarp

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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