Gardening - How Hot Is Your Chili Pepper?

With spring nearly upon us, it is time to consider, which peppers are going to grow this year and why.  I usually grow the Poblano (Chili Ancho) and sometimes if you sweet peppers for color. However, we typically eat the Poblano pepper in our meals, because we like the flavor.  Knowing how hot the chili is can help you choose the right Chili for your purposes. Some people want to grow then hot because they can, others just like the hotter pepper, such as the jalapeno or Chili Piquin. 

If you are looking to find out how hot your chili pepper is, you need to know a few facts. First, chili peppers are composed of capsaicin, which is a chemical compound. The chemical compound is supposed to prevent mammals from eating the seeds, which are quite painful. However, birds do not experience pain from chili seeds, and they poop them out intact. The hottest type of capsaicin is called salidroside, which is the most potent. The spiciness of this chili is attributed to a particular chemical compound, capsaicin, which activates a protein in the body. This heat causes the body to release hormones that can cause pain and inflammation.

The Fatalii pepper is the first chili pepper on the list of the world’s hottest peppers. Native to central and southern Africa, it has been used in fruity hot sauces from the Caribbean and Africa. While this pepper is quite hot, it does not burn the mouth or cause any harm. Most people who are allergic to peppers should avoid this type, but most people can safely eat it. When consuming chili pepper, it’s best to eat it raw.

To find out how hot your chili pepper is, read about it. There are many websites dedicated to finding out how hot your chili is. There are a number of articles online that list the world’s hottest pepper. One such website provides information on many pepper varieties, as well as a handy guide to choosing the right pepper. It can help you to choose the right pepper for your taste. You’ll be happy you did.

The Douglah pepper, also known as the Chocolate 7 Pot, has heavy purple and dark brown skin. It is close to two million Scoville units, so it’s best to avoid it unless you’re allergic or suffer from stomach conditions. If you have an allergy, you should definitely avoid this pepper. But otherwise, it’s safe to eat it. It’s important to keep your distance from the pepper you’re preparing, and always use gloves and goggles.

In addition to a medical test, the Scoville scale is the hottest pepper in the world. This is a great tool for comparing different peppers side by side. The most common spicy peppers are: The Carolina Reaper, Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, and Ghost. You can also compare them by using your own judgment. A hot chili has an average Scoville heat rating of 1,200 SHUs, and the more popular types are:

The Scoville scale was first developed in 1912. It was highly subjective, but nowadays, we have high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) testing. With this technology, we can accurately measure the amount of capsaicin in different peppers. Unlike before, HPLC tests can be highly inaccurate and are prone to human error. Moreover, the test is not reliable, so there are other factors that must be considered.

The Scoville scale is a useful tool for comparing different peppers. A high SHU will increase the amount of heat that you can tolerate. The hottest peppers will make you sweat. While some peppers are more intensely hot than others, the test is not an accurate guide. The test results vary significantly from one variety to another, so it is best to use several samples to compare the hottest ones.

A Scoville Scale is a simple and accurate way to determine the hotness of chili pepper. It measures the concentration of capsaicinoids in a chili. For instance, pepper with a higher concentration will produce a hotter pepper than chili with a lower concentration. This method is recommended when pepper is very spicy. You should avoid it when it is very mild.

The Scoville Scale is an easy way to find out how hot chili pepper is. It has a maximum value of 15 million, and it is based on the concentration of capsaicinoids in a chili. The number is then converted to Scoville Heat Units and is used to determine the level of heat. This scale can be useful for many different reasons. The most common is to determine the spiciest chili in a certain country.

For whatever reason you’re choosing to go peppers this year, here’s a quick guide, which may give you a feel for how hot the chili you are choosing to grow may be.

Poblano Chili (Chili Ancho) - Almost Ripe, How Hot Is Your Chili Pepper
Poblano Chili (Chili Ancho) – Almost Ripe

Table of  Scoville Heat Units

Scoville Heat Units

Chili Pepper

2,480,000

Dragon’s
Breath

1,569,300
– 2,200,000

Carolina
Reaper Pepper

1,463,700

Trinidad
Scorpion Butch T

1,382,118

Naga
Viper pepper  

1,041,427

Naga
bhut jolokia pepper

923,000

Dorset
Naga

855,000
(reported)

The
Naga Jolokia pepper

350,000
– 577,000

Red
Savina habanero  

100,000
– 350,000

Habanero

100,000
– 325,000

Scotch
bonnet  

100,000
– 225,000

Birds
Eye pepper

100,000
– 200,000

Jamaican
Hot pepper

100,000
– 125,000

Carolina
Cayenne pepper

95,000
– 110,000

Bahamian
pepper

85,000
– 115,000

Tabiche
pepper

75,000
– 80,000

Red
Amazon Pepper

50,000
– 100,000

Thai
pepper

50,000
– 100,000

Chiltepin
pepper

40,000
– 58,000

Piquin
pepper

40,000
– 50,000

Super
Chile pepper

40,000
– 50,000

Santaka
pepper

30,000
– 50,000

Cayenne
pepper  

30,000
– 50,000

Tabasco
pepper  

15,000
– 30,000

de
Arbol pepper

12,000
– 30,000

Manzano
pepper

6,000
– 23,000

Serrano
pepper

5,000
– 10,000

Hot
Wax pepper

2,500
– 8,000

Santaka
pepper

2,500
– 5,000

Jalapeño

2,500
– 5,000

Guajilla
pepper

1,500
– 2,500

Rocotilla
pepper

1,000
– 2,000

pasilla
pepper

1,000
– 2,000

Ancho
pepper

1,000
– 2,000

Poblano
pepper

700
– 1,000

Coronado
pepper

500
– 2,500

Anaheim
pepper

500
– 1,000

New
Mexico pepper

400
– 700

Santa
Fe Grande pepper

100
– 1000

Cubanelle
Pepper  

100
– 500

Pepperoncini,
Tuscan pepper, sweet Italian peppers, and golden Greek peppers.

100
– 500

Pimento

0

Sweet
Bell pepper

Scoville Heat Units

Explaining heat in chillies