A display of hot peppers and the Scoville scale at a supermarket in Houston, Texas
The Scoville scale is a measurement of the spicy heat (or piquance) of a chili pepper.
The number of Scoville heat units (SHU) indicates the amount of capsaicin present. Capsaicin is a chemical compound that stimulates chemoreceptor nerve endings in the skin, especially the mucous membranes.
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