What makes spicy food spicy? It’s a chemical called Capsaicin, and in food, it’s measured in “Scoville Units”. This website has a number of common peppers, for comparison. They increase in spiciness as you move down the page – then read on to page two to see the hottest peppers and hot sauces in the world!
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What makes spicy food spicy? It’s a chemical called Capsaicin, and in food, it’s measured in “Scoville Units”. This website has a number of common peppers, for comparison. They increase in spiciness as you move down the page – then read on to page two to see the hottest peppers and hot sauces in the world!