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  1. Scoville scale - Wikipedia

    • The Scoville scale is a measurement of pungency (spiciness or "heat") 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. The scale is named after its creator, American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville, whose 1912 method … See more

    Scoville organoleptic test

    In the Scoville organoleptic test, an exact weight of dried pepper is dissolved in alcohol to extract the heat components (capsaicinoids), then diluted in a solution of sugar water. Decreasing concentrations of the extract… See more

    Quantification by HPLC

    Since the 1980s, spice heat has been assessed quantitatively by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), which measures the concentration of heat-producing capsaicinoids, typically with capsaicin c… See more

    Scoville ratings

    Since Scoville ratings are defined per unit of dry mass, comparison of ratings between products having different water content can be misleading. For example, typical fresh chili peppers have a water content around 90%, wher… See more

     
  1. The Scoville scale is a measurement of pungency (spiciness or "heat") 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.
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    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. It ranks peppers according to their capsaicin content. This compound is responsible for their heat.
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    The Scoville scale is a measurement of pungency (aka spiciness) in members of the genus Capsicum, which includes peppers and chiles. It’s based on their levels of capsaicinoids like capsaicin, which are responsible for a burning sensation in the mouth and on the skin.
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    The scale ranges from 0 to 16 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), with 0 being no heat and 16 million being the maximum heat level. The Scoville scale is determined by measuring the amount of capsaicin in a pepper, which is the compound responsible for the heat. The higher the capsaicin concentration, the higher the Scoville rating.
    The Scoville Scale is a measurement of the heat and pungency of chili peppers where each pepper is recorded in Scoville Heat Units (or famously known as SHUs). The scale is named after its creator, Wilbur Scoville, who created the Scoville Organoleptic Test in 1912.
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